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…
Washington, DC—May 19, 2025—Health & Fitness Association (HFA) President and CEO Liz Clark has once again been named to Washingtonian magazine’s prestigious list of “Washington, DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025.” This marks the third time Clark has earned this distinction, underscoring her unwavering commitment to advancing health and fitness policy nationwide. Members on…
WASHINGTON, DC–May 16, 2025–Fitness industry leaders from across California gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento yesterday to celebrate the official recognition of May as California Physical Fitness Month. The event, led by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the California Fitness Alliance, featured the introduction of a floor resolution by Assemblymember Marc Berman on the…
WASHINGTON, DC–May 15, 2025–More than 125 fitness industry leaders participated in 130 meetings with policymakers, and one group held a meeting with White House staff at the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit May 5-7 in Washington, DC. In the May 7 meetings, operators from health clubs, studios, and industry suppliers asked for support of the Personal Health…
Washington, DC, May 12, 2025 – The Health & Fitness Association strongly supports the tax package released by the House Ways and Means Committee and applauds Chairman Jason Smith and Committee members for their leadership by including meaningful, pro-health provisions—especially the measure that treats physical activity expenses as qualified medical expenses. This provision, rooted in the…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., May 1, 2025—Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management services company, is proud to announce the appointment of Marty McCallen as Executive Director of New Business. With decades of global experience in the fitness and wellness industry, Marty has built a reputation for forging strong, strategic relationships and delivering tailored, results-driven…
The leaders in outdoor fitness have done it again. BeaverFit, the industry’s premier manufacturer of outdoor training solutions, has officially launched the redesigned Shred Shed – now with expanded customization and training functionality for gyms, schools, first responders, military units and communities looking to take fitness outdoors. The Shred Shed is the only American-made outdoor…
In honor of ALS Awareness month in May, Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS has partnered with health and wellness clubs across the country to raise critical funds for ALS research. Over 700 clubs will coordinate a 90-minute class this year, the 20th anniversary of Augie’s Quest to recognize that someone is diagnosed with this fatal disease every 90…
Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), Will Hurd (TX-23), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) have introduced the bipartisan H.R. 6497 to provide small businesses access to business interruption insurance. LANGHORNE, PA—April 24, 2010—Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), Will Hurd (TX-23), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) have introduced the Bipartisan H.R. 6497, the Never Again Small Business Protection Act, to provide small…
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…