The author and entrepreneur was the second-day keynote speaker at The HFA Show in San Diego. If you ripped up the playbook, how would you do your business? Jesse Itzler, business entrepreneur and author, asked that question during his keynote address yesterday at The HFA Show. Sponsored by Matrix, Itzler’s keynote, “The Spiritual Billionaire,” revealed…
The event is officially renamed the Rick Caro Financial Panel. The 29th annual Financial Panel at The HFA Show 2026 opened with an announcement by HFA President and CEO Liz Clark: The panel would be renamed the Rick Caro Financial Panel in honor of Rick Caro. A popular mainstay of The HFA Show, the panel…
HFA President and CEO Liz Clark calls for greater industry unity and engagement as global influence and expectations grow. The health and fitness industry has entered the “big leagues,” and with that momentum comes greater responsibility and a need for stronger alignment across the sector. That was the message from HFA President and CEO Liz…
The Women’s Leadership Summit at The HFA Show 2026 brought together the voices, data, and vision driving a new era in women’s health — and the conversation didn’t disappoint. The summit kicked off with a sponsor spotlight from Daxko. Daxko Chief Marketing Officer Wendy White set the stage with a thought-provoking look at AI’s growing…
Erica Dhawan, technology expert and keynote speaker at The HFA Show 2026, explains how humans and technology can collaborate in the AI era. Speaking after HFA President and CEO Liz Clark ended her rousing President’s Address Monday morning in San Diego, best-selling author and teamwork expert Erica Dhawan presented her keynote: “Win Together: Building Resilient,…
The evening also included the celebration of inductee Elaine LaLanne’s 100th birthday. The HFA Show unofficially kicked off on the evening of March 15 when around 240 industry leaders came together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and philanthropy at the second annual HFA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night recognized the accomplishments of…
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will recognize three prominent leaders for their impact on the global fitness and wellness sector during The HFA Show 2026, scheduled for March 16–18 in San Diego. Bodytech Colombia Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Gigliola Aycardi, LifeFit Group CEO Martin Seibold, and ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers CEO Chris…
Her presentation at the Health & Fitness Association’s annual conference will explore how teams can thrive and innovate in the age of AI. Erica Dhawan has spoken to audiences such as World Economic Forum at Davos, the US Army, Goldman Sachs, Walmart, and Cisco. Best-selling author and teamwork expert Erica Dhawan will deliver the opening day keynote on…
82 million Americans plan to spend $60 billion in support of health, exercise and fitness goals. Looking ahead to 2026, Americans view health and fitness not just as key goals for the new year but also as essential household investments—expenses that are unlikely to be among the first to be cut when households face financial…
From market insights to female leadership, HFA’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to shaping the future of fitness. Maria Gonzalez offered highlights of the 2025 HFA Global Report during the event. Health & Fitness Association President and CEO Liz Clark, together with Board Member Maria Gonzalez, presented at the Wellness & Fitness LATAM…
Ohno’s talk will explore connection, trust, and transformation in a fast-moving fitness industry. Ohno earned eight Olympic medals in short-track speed skating across three Winter Games. Olympic legend and bestselling author Apolo Ohno will deliver a keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16–18 in San Diego. Ohno’s March 18 keynote, “Human 2.0: Upgrading…
The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada. The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is conducting the first Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey of the US and Canadian fitness industry since 2018. The results of this survey will provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture…