Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The 2026 HFA Global Report Shows the Fitness Industry Delivered a Landmark 2025 With Double-Digit Operator Revenue Growth
Posted: September 14, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Among fitness operators responding to HFA’s Global Survey, median revenue increased 10.7% in 2025, median net membership grew 6.1% and the median EBITDA margin reached 22.1%. Across leading fitness markets, participation and revenue also reached new highs, making 2025 a landmark year for the global fitness industry, according to the 2026 HFA Global Report. Read More...
Connecticut’s Updated Automatic Renewal Law Adds New Requirements for Fitness Operators
Posted: September 6, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Fitness facility operators in Connecticut face new requirements for notifying members about automatic renewals and processing cancellation requests under changes that took effect July 1. Read More...
HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor
Posted: August 25, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the California Legislature’s passage of AB 2402, legislation that would modernize the state’s decades-old membership fee restrictions for multiservice health club studios. The bill passed the California Senate unanimously this week by a 39-0 vote and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. HFA co-sponsored the legislation and has advocated for its passage throughout the legislative process. Read More...
2026 HFA European Congress to Showcase New Research Shaping the Future of Fitness
Posted: August 14, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attendees at the 2026 HFA European Congress will get an exclusive look at new research and insights shaping the future of the fitness industry, including the 2026 HFA Global Report, new findings on GLP-1s and exercise and a preview of the industry’s largest global retention study. Read More...
U.S. Fitness Traffic Keeps Ahead of Record 2025 Pace Through Midyear
Posted: July 29, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - According to the Health & Fitness Association’s latest U.S. Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker, U.S. commercial fitness demand remained resilient through the first half of 2026, with traffic continuing to run ahead of last year’s record pace despite a slight slowdown in the second quarter. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Launches Partnership With American Cancer Society to Advance Exercise Oncology Programs Nationwide
Posted: July 27, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a strategic partnership with the American Cancer Society to expand access to exercise oncology programs across the United States, helping individuals living with and beyond cancer benefit from safe, effective physical activity. Read More...
HFA Submits Comments to USTR Regarding Trade Policy
Posted: July 13, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on two important trade policy dockets that could have significant implications for exercise equipment manufacturers, suppliers and fitness facility operators. Read More...
Steffie Bryant and Alistair Brownlee to Keynote the 2026 HFA European Congress
Posted: July 1, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Steffie Bryant, President of Keepme.ai, and Alistair Brownlee, double Olympic triathlon champion and entrepreneur, as keynote speakers for the 2026 HFA European Congress , taking place September 24 – 26 at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Expands Presence Across Asia With Presentations at Major Industry Events
Posted: June 24, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will strengthen its engagement across the Asia-Pacific region this summer through participation in three leading industry events: SPORTEC Thailandopens in a new tab in Bangkok, SPORTEC Japanopens in a new tab in Tokyo, and the ChinaFit-HFA Management Forumopens in a new tab in Beijing. Read More...
Exercise Improves the Long-Term Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs, New Multinational Study Finds
Posted: June 17, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As GLP-1 medications transform obesity treatment worldwide, new multinational research finds that pairing GLP-1 therapy with regular structured exercise would improve long-term health outcomes, reduce downstream costs and generate positive economic returns across multiple countries. The white paper, From Weight Loss to Lasting Value: Structured Exercise and the Economics of GLP-1 Therapy, comes at a pivotal moment. Read More...
