The survey is open to owners and operators of health and fitness facilities in the US and Canada. The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is conducting the first Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey of the US and Canadian fitness industry since 2018. The results of this survey will provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date picture…
Beginning in 2026, doctors will be able to bill Medicare for conducting a physical activity and nutrition assessment every six months. Doctors can now include a physical activity and nutrition risk assessment as part of personalized prevention plans. For the first time, Medicare will pay doctors to assess a patient’s physical activity levels as part of…
New technology and consumer behavior have facility operators rethinking their engagement strategies.
The London-based entrepreneur and HFA board member explains how he built a community-focused fitness brand.
Economic downturns are inevitable, but you can weather them with minimal damage.
The former hospitality CEO is scaling the UK’s largest gym operator into a global powerhouse.
Meet two studio entrepreneurs from different eras with different visions who each found the secret sauce for success.
Navigating the Growing Pains of Building a Chain
The fitness pioneer reflects on building the world’s most popular group workout and his vision for the industry’s future.
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…
The recently released European Health & Fitness Market Report 2025, a collaborative effort between EuropeActive and Deloitte, indicates that the fitness industry in Europe is still on a growth trajectory. The report, the 12th edition in the series, presents a comprehensive overview of the sector, highlighting key trends, consumer behaviors, and investment activities shaping the…
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…