Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
IHRSA Launches PHIT Act Campaign to Connect Fitness Professionals With Elected Officials
Posted: July 31, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - August may be summer recess for the U.S. Congress, but for IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, it offers an opportunity to launch a grassroots campaign urging co-sponsorship of the PHIT Act of 2023 (H.R. 1582/S. 786). Read More...
IHRSA Calls Upon Fitness Leaders to Participate in 2023 Global Survey
Posted: July 25, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, is calling upon leaders at health clubs, gyms and studios worldwide to participate in its 2023 Global Report Survey with the chance to be featured in the most requested research publication, The IHRSA Global Report. Completion of the survey takes just 10 - 15 minutes. The deadline to participate in the survey is Thursday, August 3. Read More...
The 20th IHRSA European Congress Returns to Lisbon in 2023
Posted: July 7, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA European Congress celebrates its 20th edition with a return to the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. The premier leadership event will be held October 17 - 19 at the Lisbon Congress Centre and will offer live translation in several languages. In addition to celebratory receptions, the program will feature keynote presentations from experts across various industries, discussing topics that present opportunities for growth such as diversity, staffing and leadership. Read More...
IHRSA Announces New Staff and Promotions
Posted: June 22, 2023 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Liz Clark, President & CEO of IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, announces the hiring of new staff members and the promotion of a team member. Pamela Kufahl joined June 19 as Senior Director of Communications and will lead external-facing campaigns, drive social media content, and produce a wide array of member and industry-facing articles, documents and resources such as the popular Health Club Consumer Report and Global Report. Pam joins IHRSA from Club Industry where she was Director of Content and Engagement, and previously Editor-in-Chief, a post she assumed in 2004. Read More...
Act Now to Speak at IHRSA 2024
Posted: June 20, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Thousands of the global health and fitness industry's best minds gather each year at the IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show. The IHRSA stage is set as the perfect opportunity for you to tell your story, share your expertise and build your network. IHRSA 2024 will take place March 6 - 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Apply to speak at an education session before applications close on June 30. Read More...
Registration for the European Congress is Open!
Posted: May 30, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The 20th European Congress will feature presentations delivered by leaders from inside and outside the health and fitness industry; explore some of the latest and greatest product offerings in the Sponsor Marketplace; network and attend sessions providing thought-provoking commentary on best practices and trends shaping the business world. Registration is now open! Read More...
Industry Partner Town Hall Tackles Key Issues
Posted: May 12, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - On April 27, the Industry Partner Advisory Council (IPAC) hosted its first-ever town hall along with Liz Clark, IHRSA President & CEO, and additional IHRSA leadership to discuss the state of the industry and other issues. Read More...
An IHRSA Town Hall Conversation With Liz Clark
Posted: April 18, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Please join Liz Clark, IHRSA President & CEO and the IHRSA Industry Partner Advisory Council for a conversation around the state of IHRSA and the industry. Other topics of discussion will focus on Advocacy, an IHRSA 2023 recap and Advisory Council updates. Read More...
Statement From IHRSA CEO Regarding FTC Membership Rule Proposal
Posted: March 23, 2023 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, releases the following statement regarding a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal dealing with cancellation methods for certain services and memberships. Read More...
IHRSA Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Americans’ Health and Fitness
Posted: March 14, 2023 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, applaudes newly introduced bipartisan legislation that will improve Americans’ health and fitness by allowing flexible spending and health savings accounts to be used for physical activity products and services as well as youth sports. The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act is led by Representatives Kelly, Panetta, Fitzpatrick, Sewell, LaHood, and Boyle, and by Senators Murphy, Thune, Cramer, Tillis, Marshall, Capitol, Wicker, Tim Scott, Baldwin, Sinema, and King. The bill is designed to encourage healthier lifestyles, provide financial incentives to ease burdens for healthy behavior, and increase the ability of persons of all ages to engage in more active behaviors. Read More...
