Timergaleeva will help increase the HFA’s reach in the Caucasus region for its international events. BOSTON, August 4, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces the return of Leila Timergaleeva to its global leadership team as ambassador for the Caucasus region for HFA’s international events, including ChinaFit (which occurred July 19-21), the HFA European Congress (October 2-4 in Amsterdam),…
The association’s national network of fitness facilities and professionals is uniquely positioned to support this mission. WASHINGTON, DC—August 1, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association today issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) and reinstating the Presidential Physical Fitness Test…
The Summit will be held October 9-11, 2025, at the prestigious Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. BOSTON, MA—July 31, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with MEFITPRO, the Middle East’s leading fitness solutions company, for the 23rd edition of the MEFIT Summit, the region’s most influential health, fitness, and wellness event. The Summit will be…
This new position will lead efforts to build innovative, mission-aligned partnerships that drive growth, expand impact, and strengthen the health and fitness industry’s influence around the globe. BOSTON, MA—July 29, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has expanded its business development team with the hiring of Winston Moore Jr. as director of strategic partnerships. In this role,…
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for vacating the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Click-to-Cancel” Rule. The court’s decision affirms what HFA and our partners have long maintained: the FTC exceeded its legal authority, failed to follow required procedures, and imposed a sweeping, one-size-fits-all mandate that…
Washington, DC—July 3, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today commended Congress on the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a comprehensive tax package delivering long-term certainty, tax relief, and growth opportunities for fitness businesses and entrepreneurs. HFA joined a broad coalition of business advocates in support of key provisions—including the expansion of…
Washington, DC—July 1, 2025—We are deeply disappointed that the Senate-passed reconciliation bill excluded the physical activity HSA provision, despite its thoughtful inclusion in the House version. This bipartisan measure, rooted in the PHIT Act, would have allowed Americans to use up to $500 annually ($1,000 per household) from their health savings accounts (HSA) to cover…
Boston, MA—July 1, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) begins a new board term today, ushering in a fresh chapter of leadership for the global trade association. The new term marks the official start of CEO of Discover Strength Luke Carlson’s service as chairman of the board, along with three other recently elected officers and…
BOSTON, 10 June, 2025–The 2025 HFA European Congress is set to welcome futurist and entrepreneur Christian Kromme as its second-day keynote speaker when the Congress returns to Amsterdam 2-4 October. Kromme joins Phillip Mills, CEO of Les Mills, who will offer the first-day keynote. With his groundbreaking insights into nature-inspired innovation and the future of disruptive technologies, Kromme…
BOSTON, 4 June, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has signed an agreement with Hans Muench, former Europe director for HFA, to serve as ambassador for the 2025 HFA European Congress, which will occur 2-4 October in Amsterdam. Muench will use his connections with health club operators and suppliers gained during the past 30 years…
BOSTON, June 4, 2025–Latin America is set to be the home of the next evolution of the wellness, fitness, and health industry thanks to a partnership between the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and Maxwell Productions on Wellness & Fitness LATAM November 20-21, 2025. Taking place in the vibrant, culture-rich city of Guadalajara, Mexico, Wellness & Fitness…
BOSTON, 2 June, 2025—The Turkish Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (TVGFBF) and North Macedonia Active (NMA) have entered into partnerships with the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), creating exciting new opportunities for fitness club owners, operators, and trainers across both jurisdictions. TVGFBF is Turkey’s most prestigious fitness and bodybuilding institution, and NMA is a newly formed…