Will Phillips, founder of REX Roundtables, which has been a resource for health club and studio operators for 35 years, passed away on April 10 after complications from surgery. “The Health & Fitness Association joins the fitness industry in mourning the death of Will Phillips, an industry visionary and leader who guided so many of…
BOSTON, MA–15 April 2025–The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) invites health club and studio executives from around the world to register for the 2025 HFA European Congress, occurring 2-4 October in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with expanded education opportunities and two keynotes. The event’s first-day keynoter is Les Mills Founder and Executive Director Phillip Mills, who will…
IRVINE, CA – [April 14, 2025] – Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, has announced a renewal of its partnership with Bilt Rewards, the pioneering network that transforms housing and neighborhood spend into rewards and benefits, bringing the power of fitness and rewards together. Following the inception…
Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick, a founding member of the HFA’s NHFA Advisory Council, died on April 8 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. “Vicki Brick was known to many in the fitness world as a shining light, not only for her remarkable achievements and courage but also for her warmth, charm, and positivity,” said Health…
SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”) has announced the strategic acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club, a premier fitness, tennis, and swim club located just north of Seattle in Edmonds, Washington. This is Bay Club’s third acquisition in the Pacific Northwest since 2023, marking another significant milestone in the company’s…
Washington, DC—April 7, 2025—A record 77 million Americans, or 25% of people aged six and older, were members of a gym, studio, or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data released by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). When including both members and non-member users, total fitness facility customers reached nearly 96 million, representing close…
WASHINGTON, DC—April 4, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association congratulates Dr. Mehmet Oz on his appointment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “As a nationally recognized advocate for preventive health, Dr. Oz brings a unique perspective to CMS at a time when bold, innovative thinking is urgently needed,” said Liz Clark, President &…
CINCINNATI, OH–April 1, 2025–Marco Fiorini has been named President/CEO of the Cincinnati Sports Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. Marco began his career with the Club in August of 2013 as the Risk & Security Director. He was promoted to Operations Manager in June 2015 and became the Interim General Manager in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. He…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 26, 2025—Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a commonsense, cost-saving solution to empower more Americans to invest in their health through physical activity. As Congress works through the ongoing budget reconciliation process, PHIT offers a timely and fiscally responsible opportunity to address rising healthcare costs…
Boston, Massachusetts, 20 de marzo de 2025. La Health & Fitness Association (HFA) clausuró la semana pasada The HFA Show 2025, su conferencia y feria comercial global renombrada y rediseñada, que acogió a casi 10 000 asistentes, 363 expositores, 50 patrocinadores y 215 ponentes de todo el mundo durante tres días en el Mandalay Bay Resort de Las Vegas. La noche antes de la...
La presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Asociación de Salud y Bienestar Físico, Liz Clark, ha publicado hoy la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento de Red Lerille: Red Lerille forjó un camino hacia el éxito que fue exclusivamente suyo, beneficiando a sus miembros a lo largo del mismo. Pocos líderes del sector eran tan conocidos por sus miembros como los que pertenecen a Red...
Jersey City, NJ – March 10th, 2025 – Technogym proudly announces the opening of its new US headquarters in Jersey City. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the U.S. market, reinforcing its dedication to innovation, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. Since its arrival in the United States in 1996 with…