COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Nov. 11, 2024 – Torque Fitness is excited to announce the promotion of Jaime Bugge to director of national accounts. In this role, Bugge will lead strategic initiatives to expand Torque Fitness’ footprint across key national accounts, leveraging his expertise in sales and relationship management within the fitness and wellness industry….
Washington, DC—November 6, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on their election and looks forward to collaborating on impactful health policies that improve access to physical activity, a cornerstone of both mental and physical wellness for Americans of all ages. In the face of a national…
LOS ANGELES – October 28, 2024 – World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has been acquired by World Fitness Services, Ltd (“WFS”), the parent company of World Gym Taiwan, a publicly listed company (Taiwan Stock Exchange) and the largest franchisee in the World Gym network. WFS owns and operates 130 World Gym fitness centers…
Boston, MA—October 25, 2024— Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King has been named a keynoter at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA), March 12-14, 2025, in Las Vegas, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announced today. Prior to being hired as Xponential CEO in June, King served as president of adidas North America where he doubled market share in less than three…
Orange County, CA – October 17, 2024 – Iron Grip is expanding their premium Urethane dumbbell line to include their new, innovative ultra-heavy dumbbells under the Iron Grip MAX™ lineup. They have also expanded warranty coverage to seven (7) years on the entire Urethane line, encompassing dumbbells, fixed barbells and Olympic weight plates. New Iron…
Washington, DC — October 17, 2024 — The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is proud to announce a significant victory in its ongoing efforts to secure fair regulations for the health and fitness industry following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) finalization of its Negative Option Rule. While the finalized rule reflects several of the concerns raised…
BOSTON, MA—October 16, 2024—As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). These findings are detailed in the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report,…
Health & Fitness Association Liz Clark today released the following statement on the October 14 passing of former U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, for who she worked for six years earlier in her career: “Tom was a legend in the nation’s capital, the business world, and as an association leader–and he is also…
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…