Health and Fitness Club Industry News: IHRSA
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
U.S. Health Club and Studio Memberships Increase to Record 77 Million
Posted: April 7, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A record 77 million Americans, or 25% of people aged six and older, were members of a gym, studio or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data released by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). When including non-member users, total fitness facility customers reached nearly 96 million, representing close to one in three Americans (31%). The rise in gym and studio participation signals growing interest in structured fitness, as the number of facility members increased by 20% between 2019 and 2024. Read More...
HFA Board Elects New Chair, Welcomes Five Leaders
Posted: March 27, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - At its March 11 meeting, the HFA Board of Directors elected five new members and a new Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary with terms starting July 1. Luke Carlson, Founder and CEO of Discover Strength, was elected to serve as the next Chair. Read More...
Congress Reintroduces Game-Changing Bill to Lower Healthcare Costs Through Fitness
Posted: March 26, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a commonsense, cost-saving solution to empower more Americans to invest in their health through physical activity. As Congress works through the ongoing budget reconciliation process, PHIT offers a timely and fiscally responsible opportunity to address rising healthcare costs and improve nationwide access to preventive health solutions. Read More...
Statement from HFA President & CEO Liz Clark on the Passing of Red Lerille
Posted: March 14, 2025 in IHRSA
LAS VEGAS, NV - Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark releases the following statement on the passing of Red Lerille: Red Lerille forged a path to success that is uniquely his own, benefiting his members along the way. Few industry leaders were as well known to their members as those who belong to the Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club, simply called Red’s. Read More...
The HFA Show 2025 Kicks Off
Posted: March 11, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is preparing to welcome industry professionals from around the world to The HFA Show 2025, taking place March 12 - 14 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. As the premier conference and trade show for the health and fitness industry, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and most dynamic yet, featuring an enhanced conference structure, new trade show experiences and an exciting lineup of speakers. Read More...
HFA Show Will Feature 28th Annual Financial Panel
Posted: March 11, 2025 in IHRSA
LAS VEGAS, NV - Moderated by Management Vision and HFA Founder, Rick Caro, the 28th Annual Financial Panel on March 13 at The HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas will analyze the financial trends that are driving challenges and opportunities within the industry. His guests will include: Amna Malik, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; Zach England, Managing Director, Harris Williams; Robbie Shapiro, Managing Director, York Capital Management; and Marty Newburger, Partner, KSL Capital Partners. Read More...
Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes The HFA Show 2025 Attendees with Exclusive Fitness Access
Posted: March 11, 2025 in Chains, IHRSA
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of fitness workouts, is extending a warm invite to all HFA attendees to enjoy complimentary gym passes to their world-class facilities during connecting travels through Los Angeles to the highly-anticipated HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas (March 12 – 14). With state-of-the-art equipment, expert trainers and a welcoming environment, Gold’s Gym SoCal provides a premier fitness experience for those looking to maintain their routine or explore new workouts. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Rebrands its Official Publication as Health & Fitness Business
Posted: March 3, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has rebranded its Association magazine: Club Business International (CBI) is now Health & Fitness Business (HFB). The new brand, launching with the March edition, brings a bold new look and a re-imagined approach to its content. Read More...
HFA Announces Its First Class of Inductees into the HFA Hall of Fame
Posted: January 30, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has chosen six industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural HFA Hall of Fame class. The inductees are Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Rick Caro, Red Lerille, Julie Main, John McCarthy and Augie Nieto. The honorees will be inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held from 7 – 9 PM on March 11 at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. Read More...
Government Intervention Can Increase Access to Fitness, According to HFA Research
Posted: January 29, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Reducing financial barriers to fitness through public policy interventions or investments can help address the global physical inactivity crisis, according to new research from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted in collaboration with Portas Consulting. Read More...
New Research Highlights the Global Potential of Affordable Fitness
Posted: January 27, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New research by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) highlights the important role affordability plays in addressing the global physical inactivity crisis. Covering 10 diverse markets, the study demonstrates how reducing financial barriers to structured exercise facilitated by fitness facilities could help drive substantial health, social and economic benefits. Read More...
The 2025 HFA European Congress Is Coming to Amsterdam October 2 – 3, 2025
Posted: January 22, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association’s annual European Congress will occur October 2 - 3, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The event returns to its 2014 location at the iconic Beurs van Berlage, the former stock exchange building turned conference center. Read More...
Statement From Health & Fitness Association on the Death of East Bank Club Founder Daniel Levin
Posted: January 17, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Daniel Levin, who founded the East Bank Club in Chicago in 1980, died on January 11 at the age of 94. He is survived by his wife, Fay Hartog-Levin, a former US ambassador to the Netherlands, along with three children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Read More...
Health, Exercise and Fitness Dominate Americans’ New Year’s Resolutions
Posted: January 7, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As 2025 begins, a nationwide survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reveals that health, fitness and exercise are at the forefront of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions. Of the estimated 159 million adults planning to set goals, 60%—or approximately 96 million Americans—intend to focus on health, fitness and exercise, making it the most popular theme for 2025 goals. Read More...
Alex Rodriguez to Keynote at The HFA Show 2025
Posted: January 6, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association announces that Alex Rodriguez, former Major League Baseball (MLB) star and current chairman and CEO of A-Rod Corp, is the third-day keynoter at The HFA Show 2025 March 12 - 14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. His presentation will occur in the morning on March 14 and is sponsored by ABC Fitness. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Announces HFA Hall of Fame to Recognize Industry Leaders
Posted: December 18, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is launching the HFA Hall of Fame during a special inaugural ceremony at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. The ceremony will take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the evening before The HFA Show officially begins at the Mandalay Bay Resort. This celebratory, ticketed ceremony is open to those who have registered for The HFA Show and provides a unique opportunity to honor those whose exceptional contributions have shaped the health and fitness industry. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Makes Strategic Investments to Strengthen State Advocacy Program
Posted: December 5, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is fortifying its state advocacy program to further cement its role in shaping the policy landscape for the fitness industry at a state and federal level, enhancing lobbying representation in California and engaging with 50 State, a premiere government relations consulting firm to help build relationships across all 50 states. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Statement on Proposed Changes to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 2, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association has released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s proposal on anti-obesity medications... Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Launches New Podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark
Posted: November 25, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) releases the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark. Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA President and CEO, this bi-weekly series brings together leaders from inside and outside the fitness industry for candid, 30-minute discussions on advocacy, research, business development and the evolving global fitness landscape. Read More...
Eight Education Tracks Unveiled for a Tailored Conference Experience at The HFA Show 2025
Posted: November 20, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12 - 14 in Las Vegas. Formerly the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show, The HFA Show has transformed its conference design, categorizing this year’s sessions under eight education tracks so attendees can create a customized conference experience that meets their particular career and business needs. Read More...
