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    November 24, 2025

    HFA Participates in Wellness & Fitness LATAM to Elevate Fitness Across Mexico

    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…

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    November 24, 2025

    Olympian Apolo Ohno to Headline The HFA Show 2026 with Keynote on Connection and Resilience

    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…

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    November 17, 2025

    Deadline Extended to December 5 for HFA’s 2025 Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey

    The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada. The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)…

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  • Podcast

    November 13, 2025

    Inside the Health & Fitness Association’s New Digital Health Council

    The Digital Health Council is here — and it’s set to redefine the intersection of technology, fitness, and wellness. In this episode, Liz…

  • Podcast

    July 11, 2025

    The Importance of Association Work

    HFA President and CEO Liz Clark and National Restaurant Association President and CEO Michelle Korsmo explore the vital role associations play in advocating…

  • Podcast

    June 26, 2025

    Building Media Authority in a Crowded Space

    In this episode of Shorts With Liz Clark, veteran podcaster Eric Malzone shares how he built the Future of Fitness Podcast and launched…

  • Podcast

    June 12, 2025

    Policy & Progress: The HFA Short Report

    Liz Clark, HFA President & CEO, and Mike Goscinski, HFA VP of Government Affairs, recap a pivotal moment for the health and fitness…

  • Podcast

    May 29, 2025

    Boutique Rising II: How Jennifer Maanavi Brought Physique 57 Abroad

    Jennifer Maanavi—co-founder of global fitness brand Physique 57—shares how she built a boutique wellness empire, embraced digital platforms early, and scaled internationally. Jennifer…

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    May 8, 2025

    Boutique Rising: How Sadie Lincoln Built a Women-Led Fitness Empire

    Raised in an unconventional, matriarchal community, Sadie Lincoln’s unique upbringing shaped her leadership style and fueled her rise as the ultimate ‘girl boss.’…

  • Podcast

    April 17, 2025

    Fitt Insider’s Rise From Newsletter to Media Authority & Beyond

    In this episode, we sit down with Fitt Insider’s co-founder, Anthony Vennare, to explore how a small newsletter started in 2020 transformed into…

  • Podcast

    April 3, 2025

    A Watershed Moment For Wellness: Trends That Are Shaping 2025

    In this episode, Susie Ellis, co-founder and chair of the Global Wellness Institute and the Global Wellness Summit, explores the trends shaping global…

  • Podcast

    March 20, 2025

    Staffing Series: Next Era of Staffing

    Guest Paula Comfort, CEO of Hire Ground Talent, shares her expertise in staffing and HR within the fitness industry. The conversation explores why…

  • Podcast

    February 24, 2025

    The Current M&A Landscape

    This episode explores the recent merger between SE Brands and OTF, the creation of Purpose Brands, and the appointment of its new CEO,…

  • Podcast

    January 21, 2025

    Incentivizing Success: Bryan Myers on Employee Motivation, Company Culture, and Growth

    In this episode, Solidcore CEO Bryan Myers explains how Solidcore uses employee incentive programs to motivate staff, aligning these plans with the company’s…

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    December 19, 2024

    The Top Fitness Trends of 2025: Wearables, Apps, and Age-friendly Training

    In this episode with Dr. Karlie Intlekofer, a global research scientist at Matrix Fitness, we break down the top three 2025 fitness trends identified by…