The two leaders are being recognized for their fitness industry disruption, advocacy, and ongoing empathy for military veterans and franchisees. WASHINGTON, DC—November 3, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen, co-founders of Anytime Fitness and Purpose Brands, as the final inductees into the 2026 class of the Health & Fitness…
The second volume of the 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report highlights record participation and changing exercise preferences. Washington, DC — October 30, 2025 — The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Expanded Insights, the second installment of its annual national study of fitness participation and facility…
Eschbach was elected the first female president of the HFA board of directors, is a three-time CEO and two-time founder who has devoted 40 years to building and scaling transformational health and well-being brands. The Health & Fitness Association will induct Annbeth Eschbach, co-founder and CEO of ResetOne, into the Health & Fitness Hall of…
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Crunch Fitness today announced it will be bringing three new Crunch locations to the Greater Las Vegas area in East Henderson, Rainbow, and Green Valley. The $6 million, 42,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities will open their doors during the Winter 2025-2026 season. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC, Crunch East Henderson will be…
Flagship club in Arjan district establishes firm footprint for planned future club expansion across United Arab Emirates (UAE); members have access to personalized wellness plans, club’s full Technogym suite of equipment, SmartCoaching ecosystem and 5,600 additional clubs worldwide. BOCA RATON, Fla. and WOODBURY, Minn. and DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 23, 2025 — Purpose Brands LLC is…
Cirulli was selected for his positive representation of the industry and his service to the Health & Fitness Association and his community. WASHINGTON, DC—October 20, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Joe Cirulli, founder and CEO of Gainesville Health & Fitness Centers, as a 2026 inductee into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame. Cirulli is…
Health & Fitness Association’s FIT Tracker shows sustained industry momentum through 2025. WASHINGTON, DC—October 20, 2025—Visits to US commercial fitness facilities continued to climb in the third quarter of 2025, with both high-volume low-price (HVLP) and mid-priced gyms reaching record visitation levels, according to the latest Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker from the Health & Fitness Association…
Landers was selected for his advocacy work as well as his service to the Health & Fitness Association. WASHINGTON, DC—October 14, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Gale Landers, founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago, into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame. Landers is being recognized for his advocacy on…
Global fitness innovator Mel Tempest has joined all-in-one team management app CoverMe Fitness as a strategic advisor, bringing her two decades of industry experience to help modernize and streamline group fitness operations worldwide. Mel Tempest, one of the leading forces driving innovation in the global fitness industry, has joined the all-in-one team management app, CoverMe…
From AI to advocacy: More than 300 industry leaders converged in Amsterdam to explore the forces shaping fitness, health, and wellness on October 2-4. WASHINGTON, DC–October 8, 2025–The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking, and global collaboration. Held October 2-4…
The couple is being honored for their work spreading awareness about the benefits of exercise and good nutrition. WASHINGTON, DC—October 6, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego prior to The HFA Show. The couple…
New HFA data shows median revenue grew nearly 10% in 2024 as facilities reported robust profitability and net membership gains. Washington, DC – September 30, 2025 – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of operational and financial performance in the fitness sector. This report marks HFA’s first detailed…