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After hearing remarks from Dr. Mehmet Oz and Admiral Brian Christine, fitness industry executives met with lawmakers to advance prevention-focused health policy and position physical activity as national infrastructure. Washington, DC–June 11, 2026–More than 130 health and fitness industry leaders participated in 92 meetings with Congressional offices and federal policymakers during the Health & Fitness…

New industry-led effort will provide recruits with no-cost fitness access and training support ahead of basic training. Washington, DC–June 9, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today announced the launch of Service Ready, a national initiative designed to help improve military readiness by expanding access to pre-enlistment fitness support for future service members. The initiative, formally unveiled…

Global fitness leaders are invited to gather September 24–26 at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the industry’s premier European event. Washington, DC–May 6, 2026–Registration is now open for the 2026 HFA European Congress, taking place September 24–26 at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Congress marks a return to London for…

HFA highlights opportunity to expand access to physical activity and strengthen preventive health efforts nationwide Washington, DC–May 5, 2026–Today’s proclamation of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and the restoration of the Presidential Physical Fitness Test are important steps toward elevating physical activity as a national priority. “The Administration’s recognition of the critical role movement…

Americans made nearly 7 billion visits to gyms, health clubs, and studios last year. Washington, DC–April 9, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released its 2026 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends, offering one of the most comprehensive views of how Americans engaged with fitness facilities in 2025. The report finds that 81…

OnSight emerges as attendee-selected winner among 16 early-stage innovators Washington, DC–April 6, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with Sweatworks, today announced that OnSight has been named the winner of the inaugural Innovation Alley Pitch Fest at The HFA Show 2026. The Innovation Alley Pitch Fest, sponsored by Sweatworks, featured 16 early-stage companies…

Joint statement from the World Obesity Federation, the Health & Fitness Association, AUSactive, Exercise New Zealand, Fitness Industry Council of Canada, ukactive, and World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry outlines a global framework for integrating prevention, treatment, and long-term health outcomes Washington, DC–March 31, 2026–The World Obesity Federation, the Health & Fitness Association, AUSactive,…

More than 10,000 industry professionals registered to explore innovation, education, and new partnerships across a trade show floor featuring 380 exhibitors San Diego, CA–March 20, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) concluded The HFA Show 2026 this week, with more than 10,000 health and fitness industry professionals registered from around the globe, along with 380…

Clark calls for greater industry unity and engagement as global influence and expectations grow San Diego, CA–March 16, 2026– The health and fitness industry has entered the “big leagues,” and with that momentum comes greater responsibility and a need for stronger alignment across the sector, Liz Clark, president and CEO of the Health & Fitness…

New Product Zone will spotlight emerging innovations as companies debut new products and partnerships at The HFA Show San Diego, CA–March 13, 2026–Innovation will take center stage at The HFA Show 2026. On March 17-18 in San Diego, the event’s trade show will host the debut of a number of new products and partnerships, offering…

Industry group says new rulemaking process will allow regulators to better understand membership-based fitness businesses Washington, DC–March 12, 2026– The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today responded to the Federal Trade Commission’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) initiating a new rulemaking process on subscription and recurring billing practices, commonly referred to as “negative option”…