Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Fitness Industry Growth is Translating into Stronger Profits
Posted: October 7, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The fitness industry’s continued growth is increasingly translating into stronger bottom-line performance, according to new global benchmarking data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). Those results are particularly notable given the operating environment. Fitness businesses continued to face pressure from labor, occupancy, financing and other costs throughout 2025. Despite those challenges, profitability improvements were not confined to a small group of companies. Margin gains were evident across much of the respondent base. Read More...
HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
Posted: October 6, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ten fitness organizations across the United States will receive Exercise Oncology Grants as part of an initiative designed to expand access to qualified exercise professionals and specialized physical activity programs for people during and after cancer treatment. The initiative is through the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the American Cancer Society. Read More...
2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research
Posted: September 28, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New research examining some of the most consequential issues facing the global health and fitness industry took center stage at the 2026 HFA European Congress, held September 24 – 26 at London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Read More...
HFA and HYROX Join Forces for The HFA Show 2027
Posted: September 24, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), HYROX and Centr announce a new partnership that will bring fitness racing and its official competition equipment to The HFA Show 2027 while giving HFA members an exclusive opportunity to experience HYROX Las Vegas. The partnership creates a natural connection between the global industry leaders who come together each year at The HFA Show and the high-energy, participatory fitness competition experience that has made HYROX a global phenomenon. Read More...
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...
