WASHINGTON, DC–May 7, 2024–The 55,294 health club and studio locations in the United States have a $22.4 billion economic impact on the country’s economy, according to new data analysis prepared by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) and released today to coincide with the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. The data…
Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark today released the following statement to honor the life of Waldyr Soares, founder of Fitness Brasil and a longtime industry leader in Brazil and internationally: “Waldyr Soares was a giant in Brazil and throughout the world as an advocate, educator, mentor, and spokesperson for the international…
[April 9, 2024] The Health & Fitness Association proudly announces its inaugural Fly-In and Advocacy Summit, scheduled for May 7-8, 2024, in Washington, D.C. As the sole industry advocate in the nation’s capital, this historic event marks the first opportunity for health and fitness industry stakeholders to convene on Capitol Hill under the association’s new…
BOSTON—March 15, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, elected five new board members on March 8 at its annual meeting, which occurred at the 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show March 6-8, 2024, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Board members elected at the…
Boston, MA—March 15, 2024—The 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show wrapped last week with buzz about the organization’s new name launch and targeted mission to be the global community for health and fitness leaders focused on advocacy, education and research. The association’s new name is the Health & Fitness Association. Health & Fitness Association President…
BOSTON—March 15, 2024—The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, honored three industry leaders with awards at its 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show March 6-8, 2024, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The three award recipients were: Woman Leader Award IHRSA celebrates the legacy of…
LOS ANGELES—March 6, 2024—Marking the next chapter of member service and engagement for an innovative and consumer-focused industry, IHRSA President & CEO Liz Clark today unveiled a new name for the organization: Health & Fitness Association, which she described as a “global community of industry leaders supporting an association committed to advocacy, education, and research.”…
Boston, MA — February 27, 2024— IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders—is thrilled to announce its partnership with the White House to promote the importance of physical activity for both physical and mental health across the United States. IHRSA was accepted as a partner in the White House initiative Challenge…
BOSTON, MA—January 26, 2024—IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders—has hired Katie Philipp as Manager of Education & Events. In her role, Katie will develop the curriculum for IHRSA’s headlining events, which include the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show and the European Congress. She will solicit presenters from inside and outside…
BOSTON, MA—December 20, 2023—The number of Americans who were members of a fitness facility in 2022 increased by 3.7% to 68.9 million consumers ages six and older, a record number for the industry, and overall facility users (members plus non-member users) climbed 8.1% to 82.7 million people, according to the 2023 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer…
Washington, D.C.—November 30, 2023—The MIC Coalition today announced that IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the latest member to join the coalition in support of transparency and balance in the music licensing industry. IHRSA and its members join a broad-based collection of businesses that provide music in retail establishments,…
BOSTON, MA—November 2, 2023—IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders—has hired Charles Regnante as Manager of Government Affairs. In this role, Charles will play a crucial role in strengthening IHRSA’s advocacy initiatives. Charles joins IHRSA with experience in state politics, advocacy technology, and fundraising. Most recently, he was…