Comunicado de imprensa da HFA

Washington, DC—November 6, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on their election and looks forward to collaborating on impactful health policies that improve access to physical activity, a cornerstone of both mental and physical wellness for Americans of all ages. In the face of a national…

Boston, MA—October 25, 2024— Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King has been named a keynoter at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA), March 12-14, 2025, in Las Vegas, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announced today. Prior to being hired as Xponential CEO in June, King served as president of adidas North America where he doubled market share in less than three…

Washington, DC — October 17, 2024 — The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is proud to announce a significant victory in its ongoing efforts to secure fair regulations for the health and fitness industry following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) finalization of its Negative Option Rule. While the finalized rule reflects several of the concerns raised…

BOSTON, MA—October 16, 2024—As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). These findings are detailed in the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report,…

Health & Fitness Association Liz Clark today released the following statement on the October 14 passing of former U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue, for who she worked for six years earlier in her career: “Tom was a legend in the nation’s capital, the business world, and as an association leader–and he is also…

Washington, D.C.—October 15, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is proud to announce the release of its 2024 State Advocacy Report, showcasing the association’s tireless work to protect the health and fitness industry from harmful legislation. The report underscores the crucial role of advocacy in ensuring the success and sustainability of fitness facilities across the…

BOSTON, MA—7 October, 2024— The 21st European Congress, powered by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), is two weeks out, and excitement continues to build for this year’s educational segments, which feature fresh voices and new topics. This annual event, hosted 21-23 October in Barcelona, Spain, is designed to provide industry insight for stakeholders and…

BOSTON, MA—October 3, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator. Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration….

BOSTON, MA—October 2, 2024—As part of its evolution, the Health & Fitness Association has renamed its convention and trade show, formerly called IHRSA, as The HFA Show, the global trade association for health club and studio operators announced. Registration is now open for the event to be held March 12-14, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Resort…

BOSTON, MA—September 16, 2024—The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging…

WASHINGTON, DC—September 13, 2024—Health & Fitness Association (HFA) President & CEO Liz Clark today announced that Anton Severin has joined the association as vice president, research. He will be based in Washington, DC. In this newly created position, Severin will conceive and direct a robust series of economic, data, and market intelligence products designed to benefit fitness…

BOSTON, MA – 6 de setembro de 2024 – A menos de dois meses do 21.º Congresso Europeu, promovido pela Health & Fitness Association (anteriormente IHRSA), os líderes do setor de fitness estão prontos para se reunir de 21 a 23 de outubro no Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona, em Barcelona, Espanha, para o principal evento europeu de fitness focado nas tendências e desafios da região. Os participantes podem...