The HFA Hall of Fame ceremony on March 15 will be followed by a special birthday celebration honoring the fitness icon. Washington, DC–January 29, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a special 100th birthday celebration for fitness pioneer Elaine LaLanne after she and her husband, Jack Lalanne, are inducted into the Health & Fitness…
Charlotte, NC — January 27, 2026 — Burn Boot Camp, a leading US fitness franchise known for its empowering community and challenging workouts, today announced a strategic partnership with global entertainer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart, who has joined the company as an Equity Partner, Franchisee, and its first-ever Executive Partner, Brand and Growth. The announcement comes during a period of sustained momentum for Burn Boot Camp. Since 2012,…
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Medicare will now reimburse clinicians for assessing and counseling patients on physical activity.
The Female Longevity Institute combines the traditional fitness methods with bioengineering breakthroughs that rival the tech bro anti-aging movement.
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With an aggregate enterprise value of $7.5 billion, the combined company will unite software, connected hardware, consumer platforms, and corporate wellness solutions to create a global destination for wellbeing. NEW YORK/MUNICH, January 15, 2026—Playlist, the newly launched parent brand of Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass, and EGYM, a global innovation leader in smart fitness technology, AI-enabled workout programming, and corporate wellness solutions,…
HFA data show gyms and studios delivering 19 consecutive quarters of foot traffic growth. WASHINGTON, DC—January 15, 2026—US commercial fitness facilities closed out 2025 with record fourth-quarter foot traffic, extending the industry’s growth streak to 19 consecutive quarters, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). Findings from HFA’s US Fitness Industry Traffic…