The aerobic exercise trailblazer transformed fitness programming with her dance-based exercise classes and continues to influence fitness and women’s entrepreneurship today. Washington, DC–October 19, 2026–For more than five decades, Judi Sheppard Missett has helped shape the modern fitness industry, transforming a class of 15 women into a global movement that brought dance fitness into the…
SEATTLE, WA: Ampersand Fitness is expanding its Green Lake location at 7400 Aurora Avenue North, bringing more training space, additional fitness equipment, and new wellness amenities to the Seattle community. The upcoming expansion will introduce: Ampersand Fitness Green Lake offers 24/7 gym access, personal training, group fitness classes, and a welcoming environment for people of all fitness…
Partnership brings expert-led strength, cardio, and wellness content to operators across Fitness On Demand’s in-facility, mobile and connected touchpoints MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER 14th 2026. Fitness On Demand, the commercial omnichannel fitness platform trusted by studios, gyms and wellness operators worldwide has announced a new content partnership with Mvmnt, a digital fitness platform known for expert-led coaching….
New partnership brings together two established European events in 2027 and adds technology-focused programming to The HFA Show in Las Vegas. Washington, DC–October 13, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the Fitness Technology Summit (FTS), presented by AltaDX, announced a strategic partnership that will bring together their European events in 2027, creating an expanded…
Father and son to be honored for two generations of visionary leadership that redefined the modern athletic club and continues to influence the future of fitness, sports, and hospitality. Washington, DC–October 12, 2026–Few families have left as significant a mark on the health and fitness industry as the Schwartz family. For more than five decades,…
Nearly two-thirds of reporting operators increased earnings in 2025, as new HFA benchmarking data point to stronger financial fundamentals across the industry. Washington, DC–October 7, 2026–The fitness industry’s continued growth is increasingly translating into stronger bottom-line performance, according to new global benchmarking data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). Fitness businesses delivered another year…
The grants will help fitness facilities train more than 30 professionals and expand access to specialized exercise programs for people during and after cancer treatment. Washington, DC–October 6, 2026–Ten fitness organizations across the United States will receive Exercise Oncology Grants as part of an initiative designed to expand access to qualified exercise professionals and specialized…
Fitness industry pioneer to be honored for nearly five decades of transformative leadership, advocacy, philanthropy, and global impact. Washington, DC–October 5, 2026–For nearly five decades, David “Patch” Patchell-Evans has helped define what the modern health and fitness industry can be: a force for improving health, strengthening communities, developing leaders, and changing lives. On March 10,…
New partnerships, expanded education, and a global showcase of innovation will bring industry leaders, operators, and suppliers together in Las Vegas, March 10–12, 2027. Washington, DC–September 30, 2026–Registration is now open for The HFA Show 2027, taking place March 10–12 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bringing together health and fitness leaders, operators, suppliers, and…
New findings on global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the UK fitness sector underscored the industry’s growing focus on data, collaboration, and its role in health. Washington, DC–September 28, 2026–New research examining some of the most consequential issues facing the global health and fitness industry took center stage at the 2026 HFA…
The new partnership connects the global fitness industry’s leading operators, suppliers and professionals with the energy, community and competition of HYROX. Washington, DC–September 24, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), HYROX, and Centr today announced a new partnership that will bring fitness racing and its official competition equipment to The HFA Show 2027 while giving…
Global survey of 662 gym and studio owners across 11 countries finds strong demand for fitness facilities, with successful operators reshaping approach to business growth amidst changing consumer expectations and rising costs NEW YORK, NY — September 23, 2026 — Wellhub’s new Fitness Business Growth Report 2026 finds that 86% of gym and studio owners…