The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is accelerating its international momentum with the return of Hans Muench and Leila Timergaleeva as ambassadors. Together, they bring decades of experience, deep regional ties, and a shared commitment to advancing the goal of the HFA to protect, promote, and grow the global fitness industry. Hans Muench (left) and…
Thanks in part to HFA advocacy, the FTC’s sweeping rule is off the books, but fitness businesses must stay vigilant as they consider consumer interests and evolving state regulations. In a major win for the fitness industry, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial “click-to-cancel” rule. While…
WOODINVILLE, WA, July 8, 2025 — Precor is featured in Season 3 of In Pursuit of Wellness, a global documentary-style series produced for the Global Wellness Institute by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. In the newly released short film and article, titled “Power of Movement,” viewers follow the story of a young athlete as she trains to…
Washington, DC, May 22, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today applauded the US House of Representatives for passing its reconciliation tax package, which includes key language from the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. This provision would allow Americans to use pre-tax dollars on qualified physical activity expenses—such as gym memberships, fitness classes, and…
The health and fitness industry took over Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, last week, flooding the offices of senators and representatives with 125 industry leaders urging co-sponsorship of the Personal Health Improvement Today (PHIT) Act and inclusion of it in the Reconciliation Bill that Republicans in the House of Representatives are putting together. The group…
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Running throughout April 2020, the Challenge was designed to help club operators inspire their members to stay healthy, active and engaged whilst they are unable to access their facilities. April 7, 2020—The Myzone Global MEPs Challenge launched last week is already gaining significant interest from Myzone fans from all over the world and is proving…