The GoodLife Group founder will be honored March 10 during the HFA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at The HFA Show 2027 in Las Vegas. For nearly five decades, David “Patch” Patchell-Evans has worked to make physical activity a bigger part of people’s lives—by building fitness businesses, developing fitness professionals, advancing the connection between exercise…
Ten fitness organizations across the United States will receive funding to train professionals in exercise oncology and expand specialized programs for people during and after cancer treatment. People living with and beyond cancer will soon have greater access to specialized exercise programs in communities across the United States through a new grant initiative supporting 10…
The New York event, for which HFA served as one of several sponsors, drew 1,600 registered attendees. Livelong Media plans four additional events in 2027 plus the possibility of a fifth focused on men’s health. The New York event attracted 1,600 consumers plus medical professionals, researchers, and wellness clinicians. Interest in healthy aging and longevity…
New data presented in London offered insights into global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the forces reshaping the fitness sector. New research and data shaping the future of the global health and fitness industry took center stage at the 2026 HFA European Congress, held September 24–26 at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth…
The HFA Show attendees will have an opportunity to experience a simulated HYROX race in the Centr booth while HFA members could fill one of 100 participant slots for HYROX Las Vegas or 100 spectator slots. Health & Fitness Association (HFA) members will have an opportunity to sign up for participant and spectator slots on…
New rules require annual renewal reminders, easier cancellation options, and action within one business day on qualifying cancellation requests left by voicemail. By Lia Palazzo, Manager of Public Affairs Fitness facility operators in Connecticut face new requirements for notifying members about automatic renewals and processing cancellation requests under changes that took effect July 1. One…
Fitness industry executives from around the world will gather in London to examine AI, retention, women’s health, healthcare integration and growth—and get an early look at new UK and global fitness industry research. London Stadium, site of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, will host the 2026 European Congress September 24-26. By Lia Palazzo, Manager…
Greta Wagner reiterated the importance of the 26-year relationship between HFA and Fitness Brasil in educating the industry. In addition to speaking at Fitness Brasil, HFA Interim President and CEO Greta Wagner (right) also visited the expo with Fitness Brasil Executive Director Gustavo Almeida (center) to speak with attendees and exhibitors. By Lia Palazzo, Manager…
July Fitness-Facility Traffic Stabilizes as Studios Continue to Lead HFA’s first monthly FIT Tracker check-in finds record July visitation at HVLP and mid-priced gyms and broad studio growth.HFA will begin publishing monthly FIT Tracker data check-ins to complement its quarterly reports and provide a timely view of how visitation is evolving across US commercial fitness…
New FIT Tracker data show consumer demand for commercial fitness remained resilient through the first half of 2026. US commercial fitness demand remained resilient through the first half of 2026, with traffic continuing to run ahead of last year’s record pace despite a slight slowdown in the second quarter. Average visits per commercial fitness facility…
HFA urges targeted trade policies to protect the fitness industry. This week, HFA submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on two important trade policy dockets that could have significant implications for exercise equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and fitness facility operators. Section 301 Tariff ProceedingUSTR sought comment on proposed tariffs from its Section 301…
From Tokyo to Beijing to Paris, HFA leaders connected with industry executives to advance global collaboration and share insights shaping the future of fitness. The Health & Fitness Association’s leadership team has spent the first part of the summer engaging with fitness industry executives across Asia and Europe, reinforcing the association’s growing international presence while…