Beginning in 2026, doctors will be able to bill Medicare for conducting a physical activity and nutrition assessment every six months. Doctors can now include a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment as part of personalized prevention plans. For the first time, Medicare will pay doctors to assess a patient’s physical activity levels as part of…
Their induction is in recognition of their transformative impact on the fitness industry, their advocacy efforts, and their support of their franchisees, including military veterans. Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen founded Anytime Fitness 23 years ago and will be honored for their work growing the industry with their induction into the HFA Hall of Fame….
Strength, recovery, and balance are shaping gym and studio participation, as US members blend equipment, coaching, and community in new ways. The US fitness industry reached new heights in 2024, with gyms, studios, and other fitness facilities welcoming an unprecedented 77 million members and serving nearly 96 million total customers. As participation rises, howpeople are…
Eschbach, the first female president of the association’s board of directors, has devoted four decades to building and scaling transformational health and well-being brands. Annbeth Eschbach has held leadership roles at companies such as Wellbridge, Exhale, and now ResetOne. In recognition of her entrepreneurship, pioneering business models in consumer health, fitness and well-being, and historic role…
The visionary entrepreneur and community health advocate’s decades-long commitment to improving the health of his community is just one of the reasons for his selection. Today, Cirulli owns a portfolio of fitness businesses in the Gainesville, Florida, area. Joe Cirulli’s lifelong commitment to wellness began at age seven when his mother, who was a nurse,…
The founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs has advanced the fitness industry through his advocacy efforts, work on the board of the Health & Fitness Association, and service to his community. As a fierce advocate for the fitness industry, Gale Landers helped to rally health club operators in Illinois during the Covid pandemic. Gale…
The theme of the event was Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health, and Wellness. Each year, the HFA European Congress (formerly the IHRSA European Congress) brings together some of the best minds in the fitness industry to deliver bold ideas and groundbreaking insights. Held October 2-4, 2025 at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, this…
The couple who inspired millions to exercise and eat nutritiously will be inducted at a ceremony on March 15 in San Diego prior to The HFA Show 2026. Jack and Elaine LaLanne met in 1951 and married in 1959. Jack and Elaine LaLanne, the couple who helped bring fitness into America’s living rooms, will be…
This is the most comprehensive analysis of financial and operational performance in the fitness sector. The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of financial and operational performance in the fitness sector. This publication marks HFA’s first in-depth benchmarking study since 2019, building on the long-standing Profiles…
Mills is the first inductee to be announced in the second class of the HFA Hall of Fame. The ceremony will occur on March 15 ahead of The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego. Mills will deliver the October 2 keynote at the 2025 HFA European Congress in Amsterdam. Phillip Mills, founder of Les Mills…
India’s fitness economy is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, with revenue expected to more than double from INR16,200 crore (US$1.9 billion) in 2024 to INR37,700 crore (US$4.5 billion) by 2030. That represents a robust 15% compound annual growth rate, according to the new India Fitness Market Report 2025 produced by Deloitte India in collaboration…
Note: Two celebrations of life for Rick Caro are still planned. One will occur at 9:30 a.m. on November 7 at Lotte Palace, Villard Ballroom in New York City. A remembrance will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a brunch that will last until noon. Please RSVP to ensure enough space is available for all who want…