Boston, MA — 18 de dezembro de 2024 — A Health & Fitness Association (HFA) está a lançar o Hall da Fama da HFA durante uma cerimónia inaugural especial na HFA Show, em Las Vegas. A cerimónia terá lugar das 19h00 às 21h00 na terça-feira, 11 de março de 2025, na véspera do início oficial da HFA Show no Mandalay...
Boston, December 4, 2024 – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 2024 Latin America Fitness Consumer Survey, providing key insights into the vibrant and dynamic fitness culture in major metropolitan areas across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Health and fitness facilities are at the heart of active…
Boston, MA—November 25, 2024— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark. Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA president and CEO, this bi-weekly series brings together leaders from inside and outside the fitness industry for candid, 30-minute discussions on advocacy, research, business development, and the evolving…
Washington, DC — November 26, 2024 — The Health & Fitness Association today released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s proposal on anti-obesity medications. “We are encouraged by the White House’s focus on tackling the growing chronic disease and obesity epidemic, a pressing health challenge for millions of Americans. Expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for…
Boston, MA—November 20, 2024— The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12-14 in Las Vegas. Formerly the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show, The HFA Show has transformed its conference design, categorizing this year’s sessions under eight education tracks so attendees can create…
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…