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…
BOSTON, MA—January 20, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association’s annual European Congress will occur October 2-3, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The event returns to its 2014 location at the iconic Beurs van Berlage, the former stock exchange building turned conference center. This European Congress has a rich legacy of bringing together European fitness facility executives and…
BOSTON, MA—January 16, 2025—Daniel Levin, who founded the East Bank Club in Chicago in 1980, died on January 11 at the age of 94. He also co-founded The Habitat Company, a real estate development and property management company that created nearly 25,000 rental and condominium housing units for people of all incomes under his leadership….
Washington, DC—January 16, 2025—Shama Hyder, a well-respected and early pioneer in the world of social media, will keynote at The HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort on March 12. Hyder is founder and CEO of Zen Media, a leading B2B marketing and PR company in the United States. Her long list…
BOCA RATON, Fla. and WOODBURY, Minn., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Purpose Brands, LLC, the world’s largest and most trusted portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands and services, has named Lauren Cody as brand president, Orangetheory Fitness, the global leader in science-backed and technology tracked group fitness. Cody brings more than 25 years…
San Diego, Calif., January 9, 2025 — The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, are excited to announce the launch of the Mental Well-Being Certification. This first-of-its-kind program focuses on mental health and well-being through established self-care practices in exercise, nutrition, mindfulness,…
Washington, DC—January 7, 2025—As 2025 begins, a nationwide survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reveals that health, fitness, and exercise are at the forefront of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions. Of the estimated 159 million adults planning to set goals, 60%—or approximately 96 million Americans—intend to focus on health, fitness, and exercise, making it…
Boston, MA—January 6, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association has announced that Alex Rodriguez, former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and current chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, is the third-day keynoter at The HFA Show 2025 March 12-14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. His presentation will occur in the morning on March 14 and…
Boston, MA—December 18, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is launching the HFA Hall of Fame during a special inaugural ceremony at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. The ceremony will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the evening before The HFA Show officially begins at the Mandalay…
Boston, December 4, 2024 – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 2024 Latin America Fitness Consumer Survey, providing key insights into the vibrant and dynamic fitness culture in major metropolitan areas across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Health and fitness facilities are at the heart of active…
New York Sports Club (NYSC) has become the first US operator to launch two new boutique concepts from Les Mills designed to drive new types of members into the studio and elevate their workout experience. Since November 1, NYSC members have been flocking into LES MILLS CEREMONY™ and LES MILLS CONQUER™ at the E76 th…
Boston, MA—November 25, 2024— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark. Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA president and CEO, this bi-weekly series brings together leaders from inside and outside the fitness industry for candid, 30-minute discussions on advocacy, research, business development, and the evolving…