A pioneer in the industry as a champion bodybuilder and owner of Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club, Red Lerille was honored at The HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas as part of the first class of inductees into The HFA Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame
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Dr. Kenneth Cooper: The Understated Father of Aerobics
The father of modern aerobics (he coined the term in 1966), Dr. Ken Cooper was a dedicated proponent of exercise as medicine long before the phrase was an accepted truism. He is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame.
Julie Main: An Industry Trailblazer with a Legacy of Healing
Julie Main served as the second female board president on the HFA board of directors. She is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame.
Rick Caro: The Indispensable Architect of the Modern Health Club Industry
A co-founder of IHRSA, the precursor to the HFA, Rick Caro's career spans more than 50 years, and he remains an essential force in the industry, serving as mentor and advisor to multiple generations. He is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame.
Augie Nieto: A Man for All Seasons
The co-founder of industry mainstay Life Fitness, Augie Nieto is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame.
John McCarthy: The Visionary Leader Who Made the HFA
For 25 years, John McCarthy led the growth of the trade association for commercial clubs, and, really, the entire fitness industry. He is part of the first class of inductees into the The HFA Hall of Fame.