Cirulli was selected for his positive representation of the industry and his service to the Health & Fitness Association and his community. WASHINGTON, DC—October 20, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Joe Cirulli, founder and CEO of Gainesville Health & Fitness Centers, as a 2026 inductee into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame. Cirulli is…
Health & Fitness Association’s FIT Tracker shows sustained industry momentum through 2025. WASHINGTON, DC—October 20, 2025—Visits to US commercial fitness facilities continued to climb in the third quarter of 2025, with both high-volume low-price (HVLP) and mid-priced gyms reaching record visitation levels, according to the latest Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker from the Health & Fitness Association…
Landers was selected for his advocacy work as well as his service to the Health & Fitness Association. WASHINGTON, DC—October 14, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Gale Landers, founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago, into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame. Landers is being recognized for his advocacy on…
From AI to advocacy: More than 300 industry leaders converged in Amsterdam to explore the forces shaping fitness, health, and wellness on October 2-4. WASHINGTON, DC–October 8, 2025–The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking, and global collaboration. Held October 2-4…
The couple is being honored for their work spreading awareness about the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. WASHINGTON, DC—October 6, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego prior to The HFA Show. The couple…
New HFA data shows median revenue grew nearly 10% in 2024 as facilities reported robust profitability and net membership gains. Washington, DC – September 30, 2025 – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of operational and financial performance in the fitness sector. This report marks HFA’s first detailed…
Mills is part of the second class of inductees who will be recognized at a ceremony in San Diego on March 15 ahead of The HFA Show 2026. WASHINGTON, DC—September 29, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has announced the first member of its second class of inductees into the Health & Fitness Hall of…
As part of the reorganization, HFA has hired Brandon Partridge as its COO and promoted Mike Goscinski to chief of staff. WASHINGTON, DC—September 15, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today announced a strategic reorganization that reflects the association’s successful growth and strengthened position as the voice of the industry. Building on recent momentum, HFA…
The trade association for fitness facility operators around the world will return to San Diego for its annual show. BOSTON—September 10, 2025—Registration is open for The HFA Show 2026, to be held March 16-18 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, where entrepreneur Jesse Itzler will headline as one of three keynote…
A MAHA report highlights several critical actions to help reverse inactivity trends. BOSTON—September 9, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today thanked President Donald J. Trump, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Administration for recognizing the urgent need to address childhood physical inactivity in the release today of its “Make…
Industry revenue is expected to grow by 15 percent annually, reaching US$4.5 billion (INR37,700 crore) by 2030. BOSTON—September 9, 2025—India’s fitness economy is gaining strong momentum and emerging as a key pillar of wellness for millions of people across both major urban areas and smaller towns. The industry is set to grow from an estimated…
The summit will start the conversation about a coordinated global response to the inactivity crisis. WASHINGTON, DC—September 4, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will host the inaugural Global Advocacy Summit on October 3 at the iconic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, marking a major step forward in uniting international leadership around the promotion of…