Washington, D.C.—October 15, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 State Advocacy Report, showcasing the association’s tireless work to protect the health and fitness industry from harmful legislation. The report underscores the crucial role of advocacy in ensuring the success and sustainability of fitness facilities across the…
Precor®, a leading provider of commercial fitness solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Wellness USA, a pioneer in red and infrared light therapy technologies. This collaboration marks Precor’s entry into the wellness market, offering innovative red light therapy pods, saunas, beds, and lounges to its global customer base. The partnership aims to enhance the…
Precor®, a leading provider of commercial fitness solutions, has announced a strategic global distribution agreement with SPIA Cycling Inc., the new owner of Stages Cycling™, renowned for its commercial indoor cycles, power meters, and cycle computers. This partnership aims to enhance the availability and support of Stages Cycling products in new markets and for existing…
BOSTON, MA—7 October, 2024— The 21st European Congress, powered by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), is two weeks out, and excitement continues to build for this year’s educational segments, which feature fresh voices and new topics. This annual event, hosted 21-23 October in Barcelona, Spain, is designed to provide industry insight for stakeholders and…
Hampton, New Hampshire – Planet Fitness is opening its doors to anyone impacted by Hurricane Helene allowing them to use select locations free of charge. Participating clubs in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee will provide members and nonmembers with access to showers, locker rooms and outlets. WHAT: Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
BOSTON, MA—October 3, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator. Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration….
BOSTON, MA—October 2, 2024—As part of its evolution, the Health & Fitness Association has renamed its convention and trade show, formerly called IHRSA, as The HFA Show, the global trade association for health club and studio operators announced. Registration is now open for the event to be held March 12-14, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Resort…
NEW YORK — Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform which makes it easy and affordable for today’s busy HR manager to offer engaging and all-inclusive wellness solutions, announces it has entered an agreement with the Mayo Clinic to offer their award-winning diet plans to Zeamo’s growing corporate clients and their employees with substantial cost savings…
ABC Fitness, the leading technology provider for fitness businesses worldwide, has released its Wellness Watch Fall 2024 report, detailing how different generations approach fitness and revealing significant variations in preferences, behaviors, and goals across age groups. While all generations share a commitment to staying active, their approaches, goals, and preferences vary widely, offering significant opportunities for…
BOSTON, MA—September 16, 2024—The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging…
WASHINGTON, DC—September 13, 2024—Health & Fitness Association (HFA) President & CEO Liz Clark today announced that Anton Severin has joined the association as vice president, research. He will be based in Washington, DC. In this newly created position, Severin will conceive and direct a robust series of economic, data, and market intelligence products designed to benefit fitness…
Halmstad, Sweden-Eleiko Group, a global leader in strength equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Brandt as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic hire reflects Eleiko’s commitment to strengthening its senior leadership team as the company embarks on a new phase of investment and growth. Tina Brandt joins Eleiko with…