Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Health & Fitness Association’s Mike Goscinski Named 2026 Leading Association Lobbyist
Posted: February 27, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association’s (HFA) Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski has been named a 2026 Leading Association Lobbyist as part of the Salute to Association Excellence, presented by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. He is one of five Leading Association Lobbyists who will be recognized at an awards presentation on March 5 in Washington, DC. Read More...
HFA to Honor Gigliola Aycardi, Martin Seibold, and Chris Craytor at The HFA Show 2026
Posted: February 24, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will recognize three prominent leaders for their impact on the global fitness and wellness sector during The HFA Show 2026, scheduled for March 16–18 in San Diego. Bodytech Colombia Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Gigliola Aycardi, LifeFit Group CEO Martin Seibold, and ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers CEO Chris Craytor will each receive industry awards from HFA during The HFA Show 2026. Aycardi and Seibold will be honored prior to the keynote address on March 17, and Craytor will receive his award prior to the March 18 keynote. Read More...
HFA’s State of the States 2026: US Fitness Policy Update & Compliance Guide
Posted: February 11, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the US health and fitness sector continues to grow, diversify and evolve, so too does the policy environment that shapes how gyms, health clubs, studios and other fitness businesses operate. It is for this reason that the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has developed the State of the States report: a definitive, state-by-state guide to the US fitness industry’s legislative and regulatory landscape. State of the States is designed to help operators, policymakers and industry stakeholders better understand the regulatory environment, market conditions and key policy developments that affect fitness businesses nationwide. These insights allow the sector to track year-over-year changes, anticipate emerging policy risks, support advocacy campaigns and ensure compliance with state-level requirements. Read More...
Elaine LaLanne’s 100th Birthday Celebration to Follow the Health & Fitness Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Posted: January 29, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a special 100th birthday celebration for fitness pioneer Elaine LaLanne after she and her husband, Jack Lalanne, are inducted into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego, in conjunction with The HFA Show 2026. Immediately after the HFA Hall of Fame ceremony, attendees who purchased tickets to the event will be invited to remain in the same venue for the birthday celebration honoring Elaine, who will turn 100 years old on March 19, 2026, just days after her induction. A group of Elaine’s longtime friends and supporters is anticipated to attend the celebration. Read More...
Americans Plan to Invest $60 Billion in Health and Fitness in 2026
Posted: December 22, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new nationwide survey from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) finds that Americans plan to spend $60 billion in 2026 to support health, fitness and exercise goals and New Year’s resolutions. Read More...
WSJ Bestselling Author and Teamwork Expert Erica Dhawan to Deliver The HFA Show Opening Day Keynote
Posted: December 16, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces that Erica Dhawan, an internationally recognized authority on 21st century collaboration, bestselling author and one of the world’s top 50 management thinkers, will deliver the opening day keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16 – 18, 2026, in San Diego. Read More...
HFA Participates in Wellness & Fitness LATAM to Elevate Fitness Across Mexico
Posted: December 3, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Health & Fitness Association President and CEO Liz Clark, together with Board Member Maria Gonzalez, presented at the Wellness & Fitness LATAM event. This marked the first time the HFA partnered with Maxwell Productions on the gathering, which took place November 20 – 21 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More...
Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno to Deliver Keynote at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego
Posted: November 25, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces that Apolo Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, will deliver the third-day keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16 – 18, 2026, in San Diego. Read More...
Medicare to Reimburse Doctors for Physical Activity Assessments and GLP-1 Medications
Posted: November 7, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the first time, Medicare will pay doctors to assess a patient's physical activity levels as part of routine care. This new policy formally recognizes physical activity and nutrition as vital components of preventive healthcare and integrates them directly into how doctors assess and talk with patients about their overall health. Read More...
New HFA Data Shows How 77 Million US Fitness Facility Members Work Out
Posted: October 30, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) releases the 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Expanded Insights, the second installment of its annual national study of fitness participation and facility usage. Membership across US fitness facilities reached a record 77 million in 2024, reflecting the continued expansion of structured exercise environments nationwide. Read More...
2025 HFA European Congress Draws Fitness Leaders from 30 Countries
Posted: October 9, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking and global collaboration. Held October 2 - 4 at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Congress marked a return to one of Europe’s most iconic venues and delivered a powerful experience under the theme Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health and Wellness. Read More...
HFA Releases 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report
Posted: October 1, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of financial and operational performance in the fitness sector. This publication marks HFA’s first in-depth benchmarking study since 2019, building on the long-standing Profiles of Success series and expanding it into a more detailed resource. The 2025 report is backed by data from 175 companies representing more than 17,000 fitness facilities across 27 countries, which were surveyed between April and June 2025. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Announces Strategic Reorganization to Drive Industry Growth
Posted: September 15, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, DC - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a strategic reorganization that reflects the Association’s successful growth and strengthened position as the voice of the industry. Building on recent momentum, HFA is expanding its leadership team and investing in organizational capacity to sharpen its focus on advocacy, research and education. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Launches The HFA Show 2026 Registration and Announces First Keynote Speaker
Posted: September 10, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Registration is now open for The HFA Show 2026, to be held March 16 - 18 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, where entrepreneur Jesse Itzler will headline as one of three keynote speakers. The full education agenda, along with the names of the additional two keynote speakers, will be released in the coming weeks. More than 400 exhibitors are expected, and a list of 2026 exhibitors will be made available soon. Read More...
Statement from the Health & Fitness Association on the Passing of Rick Caro
Posted: September 1, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - It is with profound sadness that the Health & Fitness Association shares the news of the passing of Rick Caro, a true pioneer of our industry and one of our association’s founding leaders. Rick passed away on August 30, after spending the day at the United States Open Tennis Championship enjoying a game he loved. Read More...
