The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will recognize three prominent leaders for their impact on the global fitness and wellness sector during The HFA Show 2026, scheduled for March 16–18 in San Diego. Bodytech Colombia Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Gigliola Aycardi, LifeFit Group CEO Martin Seibold, and ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers CEO Chris…
Her presentation at the Health & Fitness Association’s annual conference will explore how teams can thrive and innovate in the age of AI. Erica Dhawan has spoken to audiences such as World Economic Forum at Davos, the US Army, Goldman Sachs, Walmart, and Cisco. Best-selling author and teamwork expert Erica Dhawan will deliver the opening day keynote on…
82 million Americans plan to spend $60 billion in support of health, exercise and fitness goals. Looking ahead to 2026, Americans view health and fitness not just as key goals for the new year but also as essential household investments—expenses that are unlikely to be among the first to be cut when households face financial…
From market insights to female leadership, HFA’s presence at the event underscores its commitment to shaping the future of fitness. Maria Gonzalez offered highlights of the 2025 HFA Global Report during the event. Health & Fitness Association President and CEO Liz Clark, together with Board Member Maria Gonzalez, presented at the Wellness & Fitness LATAM…
Ohno’s talk will explore connection, trust, and transformation in a fast-moving fitness industry. Ohno earned eight Olympic medals in short-track speed skating across three Winter Games. Olympic legend and bestselling author Apolo Ohno will deliver a keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16–18 in San Diego. Ohno’s March 18 keynote, “Human 2.0: Upgrading…
The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada. The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is conducting the first Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey of the US and Canadian fitness industry since 2018. The results of this survey will provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture…
Beginning in 2026, doctors will be able to bill Medicare for conducting a physical activity and nutrition assessment every six months. Doctors can now include a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment as part of personalized prevention plans. For the first time, Medicare will pay doctors to assess a patient’s physical activity levels as part of…
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. Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen founded Anytime Fitness 23 years ago and will be honored for their work growing the industry with their induction into the HFA Hall of Fame….
Strength, recovery, and balance are shaping gym and studio participation, as US members blend equipment, coaching, and community in new ways. The US fitness industry reached new heights in 2024, with gyms, studios, and other fitness facilities welcoming an unprecedented 77 million members and serving nearly 96 million total customers. As participation rises, howpeople are…
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. Annbeth Eschbach has held leadership roles at companies such as Wellbridge, Exhale, and now ResetOne. In recognition of her entrepreneurship, pioneering business models in consumer health, fitness and well-being, and historic role…
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. Today, Cirulli owns a portfolio of fitness businesses in the Gainesville, Florida, area. Joe Cirulli’s lifelong commitment to wellness began at age seven when his mother, who was a nurse,…
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. As a fierce advocate for the fitness industry, Gale Landers helped to rally health club operators in Illinois during the Covid pandemic. Gale…