The recently released European Health & Fitness Market Report 2025, a collaborative effort between EuropeActive and Deloitte, indicates that the fitness industry in Europe is still on a growth trajectory. The report, the 12th edition in the series, presents a comprehensive overview of the sector, highlighting key trends, consumer behaviors, and investment activities shaping the…
The health and fitness industry took over Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, last week, flooding the offices of senators and representatives with 125 industry leaders urging co-sponsorship of the Personal Health Improvement Today (PHIT) Act and inclusion of it in the Reconciliation Bill that Republicans in the House of Representatives are putting together. The group…
Red Lerille forged a path to success that is uniquely his own, benefiting his members along the way. Red Lerille “Hello, goodbye, and toilet paper.” According to Lloyd “Red” Lerille, owner of Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette, Louisiana, those are the three most important things in business. Considering his successful 63 years…
The father of modern aerobics (he coined the term in 1966), Dr. Ken Cooper was a dedicated proponent of exercise as medicine long before the phrase was an accepted truism. He is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame. Dr. Kenneth Cooper It’s widely accepted that regular aerobic…
A co-founder of IHRSA, the precursor to Health & Fitness Association, Rick Caro was part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame. Caro’s career spanned more than 50 years, and until he passed away on August 30, 2025, he remained an essential force in the industry, serving as mentor…
Julie Main served as the second female board president on the HFA board of directors. She is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame. Julie Main Most people enter the fitness industry to make a difference in people’s lives. Julie Main shared that commitment even when her own life…
The co-founder of industry mainstay Life Fitness, Augie Nieto is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame. Augie Nieto Augie Nieto was only 19 years old when he took a risk that seemed like something only a young man in the folly of youth would attempt. He and…
For 25 years, John McCarthy led the growth of the trade association for commercial clubs, and, really, the entire fitness industry. He is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame. John McCarthy grew up in Chicago and was a standout basketball player for the University of Notre Dame….
For years, Shama Hyder, founder and CEO of Zen Media, has been a leader in helping business operators with their social media, B2B marketing, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence into operations. She is also a keynote speaker in high demand, having spoken in more than 24 countries for brands like NASA, Yale, and Disney….
Reducing financial barriers to fitness through public policy interventions or investments can help address the global physical inactivity crisis, according to new research from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted in collaboration with Portas Consulting. Despite the rise of high-value, low-priced (HVLP) facilities, affordability remains a…
As 2025 begins, health and fitness are taking center stage in Americans’ New Year’s resolutions. Sixty percent of U.S. adults plan to set resolutions this year, and health, fitness, or exercise is the most popular focus, according to the 2025 Fitness Resolutions survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). Approximately 96 million U.S. adults…
Alex Rodriguez, former Major League Baseball star and current chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, is set to deliver the last-day keynote, “Mindset of a Champion: Success Across Sectors,” at The HFA Show, taking place March 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. The keynote is sponsored by ABC Fitness. Through his company A-Rod Corp,…