Americans made nearly 7 billion visits to gyms, health clubs, and studios last year. Washington, DC–April 9, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released its 2026 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends, offering one of the most comprehensive views of how Americans engaged with fitness facilities in 2025. The report finds that 81…
OnSight emerges as attendee-selected winner among 16 early-stage innovators Washington, DC–April 6, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with Sweatworks, today announced that OnSight has been named the winner of the inaugural Innovation Alley Pitch Fest at The HFA Show 2026. The Innovation Alley Pitch Fest, sponsored by Sweatworks, featured 16 early-stage companies…
Joint statement from the World Obesity Federation, the Health & Fitness Association, AUSactive, Exercise New Zealand, Fitness Industry Council of Canada, ukactive, and World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry outlines a global framework for integrating prevention, treatment, and long-term health outcomes Washington, DC–March 31, 2026–The World Obesity Federation, the Health & Fitness Association, AUSactive,…
Washington, DC, March 30, 2026 — Today, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announced a planned leadership transition that reflects both continuity and forward momentum for the organization. Liz Clark, who served as president and CEO since July 2021, has stepped down from her role and will serve in an advocacy advisory capacity through July….
More than 10,000 industry professionals registered to explore innovation, education, and new partnerships across a trade show floor featuring 380 exhibitors San Diego, CA–March 20, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) concluded The HFA Show 2026 this week, with more than 10,000 health and fitness industry professionals registered from around the globe, along with 380…
Clark calls for greater industry unity and engagement as global influence and expectations grow San Diego, CA–March 16, 2026– 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, Liz Clark, president and CEO of the Health & Fitness…
New Product Zone will spotlight emerging innovations as companies debut new products and partnerships at The HFA Show San Diego, CA–March 13, 2026–Innovation will take center stage at The HFA Show 2026. On March 17-18 in San Diego, the event’s trade show will host the debut of a number of new products and partnerships, offering…
Industry group says new rulemaking process will allow regulators to better understand membership-based fitness businesses Washington, DC–March 12, 2026– The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) initiating a new rulemaking process on subscription and recurring billing practices, commonly referred to as “negative option”…
HFA chief of staff recognized for exceptional leadership and advancing the fitness industry’s advocacy and policy impact Washington, DC–February 27, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association’s (HFA) Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski has been named a 2026 Leading Association Lobbyist as part of the Salute to Association Excellence, presented by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. He…
The Health & Fitness Association will recognize Gigliola Aycardi, Martin Seibold, and Chris Craytor for their contributions to the global fitness and wellness industry during The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16–18 in San Diego. Washington, DC—February 25, 2026—The Health & Fitness Association will present awards to three industry heavyweights at The HFA Show…
The HFA Hall of Fame ceremony on March 15 will be followed by a special birthday celebration honoring the fitness icon. Washington, DC–January 29, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a special 100th birthday celebration for fitness pioneer Elaine LaLanne after she and her husband, Jack Lalanne, are inducted into the Health & Fitness…
HFA data show gyms and studios delivering 19 consecutive quarters of foot traffic growth. WASHINGTON, DC—January 15, 2026—US commercial fitness facilities closed out 2025 with record fourth-quarter foot traffic, extending the industry’s growth streak to 19 consecutive quarters, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). Findings from HFA’s US Fitness Industry Traffic…