Olympian Apolo Ohno to Headline The HFA Show 2026 with Keynote on Connection and Resilience
Ohno’s talk will explore connection, trust, and transformation in a fast-moving fitness industry.
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HFA Participates in Wellness & Fitness LATAM to Elevate Fitness Across Mexico
From market insights to female leadership, HFA’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to shaping the future of fitness.
Deadline Extended to December 5 for HFA's 2025 Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey
The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada.
Medicare to Reimburse Doctors for Physical Activity Assessments and GLP-1 Medications
Beginning in 2026, doctors will be able to bill Medicare for conducting a physical activity and nutrition assessment every six months.
Purpose Brands Co-Founders Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen Named to 2026 HFA Hall of Fame
Their induction is in recognition of their transformative impact on the fitness industry, their advocacy efforts, and their support of their franchisees, including military veterans.
Strength, recovery, and balance are shaping gym and studio participation, as US members blend equipment, coaching, and community in new ways.
Annbeth Eschbach Selected to the HFA Hall of Fame for Her Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Eschbach, the first female president of the association’s board of directors, has devoted four decades to building and scaling transformational health and well-being brands.
Joe Cirulli Selected to the HFA Hall of Fame for His Leadership and Advocacy for Community Health
The visionary entrepreneur and community health advocate’s decades-long commitment to improving the health of his community is just one of the reasons for his selection.
Gale Landers Selected for HFA Hall of Fame Induction in March 2026
The founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs has advanced the fitness industry through his advocacy efforts, work on the board of the Health & Fitness Association, and service to his community.
Global Industry Leaders Gather in Amsterdam for the 2025 HFA European Congress
The theme of the event was Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health, and Wellness.