TAICHUNG, Taiwan – June 13, 2025 –World Gym International (WGI), the franchise arm of World Gym. Corporation (2762.TW), has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with Flag Holding LTDA to significantly expand its footprint in Brazil to 50 World Gym locations within five years. Flag Holding is led by CEO Flavia Almeida, co-owner and…
16 June 2025 – Three long-standing veterans of the global fitness and wellness industry – Colin Grant, Rey Bolivar, and Richard Boyd – have come together once again to create a bold new concept: Re:set by PURE, the world’s first Smart Wellness studio. Backed by PURE Group and driven by a shared belief that recovery has…
BOSTON, 10 June, 2025–The 2025 HFA European Congress is set to welcome futurist and entrepreneur Christian Kromme as its second-day keynote speaker when the Congress returns to Amsterdam 2-4 October. Kromme joins Phillip Mills, CEO of Les Mills, who will offer the first-day keynote. With his groundbreaking insights into nature-inspired innovation and the future of disruptive technologies, Kromme…
BOSTON, 4 June, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has signed an agreement with Hans Muench, former Europe director for HFA, to serve as ambassador for the 2025 HFA European Congress, which will occur 2-4 October in Amsterdam. Muench will use his connections with health club operators and suppliers gained during the past 30 years…
BOSTON, June 4, 2025–Latin America is set to be the home of the next evolution of the wellness, fitness, and health industry thanks to a partnership between the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and Maxwell Productions on Wellness & Fitness LATAM November 20-21, 2025. Taking place in the vibrant, culture-rich city of Guadalajara, Mexico, Wellness & Fitness…
SAN FRANCISCO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”) today announces the acquisition of 425 Fitness, a highly regarded group of fitness clubs in the greater Seattle area with three locations in Bothell, Redmond, and Issaquah. The acquisition strengthens the Bay Club presence in Seattle and furthers its commitment to building vibrant, local…
BOSTON, 2 June, 2025—The Turkish Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (TVGFBF) and North Macedonia Active (NMA) have entered into partnerships with the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), creating exciting new opportunities for fitness club owners, operators, and trainers across both jurisdictions. TVGFBF is Turkey’s most prestigious fitness and bodybuilding institution, and NMA is a newly formed…
The alliances will enable HFA to work with the federations to advocate for fitness and exercise as key to preventive health care. The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is expanding its global reach by strengthening partnerships with fitness federations worldwide in an effort to promote that exercise is preventive medicine. Collaboration with regional federations representing…
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Integrity Square, the leading financial advisory firm serving the $8.0 trillion Health, Active Lifestyle & Outdoors (HALO) sector, is proud to announce the launch of two new content formats designed to rapidly upskill entrepreneurs and executives: HALO Academy: 2-Minute Financial Drills & HALO Talks: Fast Breaks. As the firm celebrates its…
[Herndon & Tysons Corner, Virginia] — [May 2025] – P20 | EMS Studios hosted an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and purpose at its annual Spring Fest this May, bringing together clients, trainers, and supporters for a night that honored fitness achievements and gave back to the community. The event raised $1,782 in support of Reset180, a local nonprofit…
The presentation comes on the same day that the US House passed its reconciliation bill, which included provisions from the PHIT Act, which aims to increase access to physical activity to Americans and has been advocated for the HFA. This afternoon, Health & Fitness Association (HFA) President and CEO Liz Clark was in the East…
Washington, DC, May 22, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today applauded the US House of Representatives for passing its reconciliation tax package, which includes key language from the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. This provision would allow Americans to use pre-tax dollars on qualified physical activity expenses—such as gym memberships, fitness classes, and…