BOSTON, MA–15 April 2025–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) invites health club and studio executives from around the world to register for the 2025 HFA European Congress, occurring 2-4 October in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with expanded education opportunities and two keynotes. The event’s first-day keynoter is Les Mills Founder and Executive Director Phillip Mills, who will…
Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick, a founding member of the HFA’s NHFA Advisory Council, died on April 8 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. “Vicki Brick was known to many in the fitness world as a shining light, not only for her remarkable achievements and courage but also for her warmth, charm, and positivity,” said Health…
Washington, DC—April 7, 2025—A record 77 million Americans, or 25% of people aged six and older, were members of a gym, studio, or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data released by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). When including both members and non-member users, total fitness facility customers reached nearly 96 million, representing close…
WASHINGTON, DC—April 4, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his appointment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “As a nationally recognized advocate for preventive health, Dr. Oz brings a unique perspective to CMS at a time when bold, innovative thinking is urgently needed,” said Liz Clark, President &…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 26, 2025—Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a commonsense, cost-saving solution to empower more Americans to invest in their health through physical activity. As Congress works through the ongoing budget reconciliation process, PHIT offers a timely and fiscally responsible opportunity to address rising healthcare costs…
Boston, MA—March 20, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) last week closed out The HFA Show 2025, its renamed and reimagined global conference and trade show, welcoming nearly 10,000 attendees, 363 exhibitors, 50 sponsors, and 215 speakers from around the world for three days at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. The night before the…
Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark today released the following statement on the passing of Red Lerille: Red Lerille forged a path to success that is uniquely his own, benefiting his members along the way. Few industry leaders were as well known to their members as those who belong to the Red…
Boston, MA—March 5, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is preparing to welcome industry professionals from around the world to The HFA Show 2025, taking place March 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. As the premier conference and trade show for the health and fitness industry, this year’s event promises to be the…
Boston, MA—March 3, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has rebranded its association magazine: Club Business International (CBI) is now Health & Fitness Business (HFB). The new brand, launching with the March edition, brings a bold new look and a reimagined approach to its content. For 37 years, CBl served as a trusted source of industry news for HFA…
Washington, D.C.— February 13, 2025— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his confirmation as the Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS). As our nation grapples with rising rates of chronic disease, mental health challenges, and the growing economic burden of preventable health conditions, we welcome the opportunity to…
Boston, MA—January 30, 2025— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has chosen six industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural HFA Hall of Fame class. The inductees are Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Rick Caro, Red Lerille, Julie Main, John McCarthy, and Augie Nieto. The honorees will be inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame in a…
Washington, DC, January 27, 2025—New research by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) highlights the important role affordability plays in addressing the global physical inactivity crisis. Covering 10 diverse markets, the study demonstrates how reducing financial barriers to structured exercise facilitated by fitness facilities could help drive substantial health, social, and economic benefits. Physical inactivity…