Health and Fitness Club Industry News: IHRSA
Friday, January 17th, 2025
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...
HFA Holds Policy Briefing to Inform Members on New Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: November 18, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Because fitness facilities are included in the new Click-to-Cancel Rule, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), formerly IHRSA, hosted a policy briefing via Zoom on November 13 to inform operators and stakeholders about the implications of the ruling and to equip operators to adapt smoothly to regulatory changes while protecting their bottom line. Read More...
HFA Hosts a Successful 21st European Congress
Posted: October 30, 2024 in IHRSA
BARCELONA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) hosted its 21st European Congress October 21 - 23 in Barcelona in conjunction with Spanish partner MAS (Management Around Sports). More than 430 attendees heard from a roster of speakers from across Europe and from inside and outside the fitness industry. It was also announced that next year's European Congress is set for Amsterdam, The Netherlands, at a date to be announced. Read More...
The HFA Show 2025 Will Feature Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King as Keynoter
Posted: October 25, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Xponential Fitness CEO, Mark King, has been named a keynoter at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA), March 12 - 14, 2025, in Las Vegas. King will speak to transforming brands and an industry. Read More...
U.S. Fitness Facility Membership Reaches Historic High
Posted: October 16, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). These findings are detailed in the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report, which outlines trends in membership growth, participation and emerging opportunities for the industry. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Releases 2024 State Advocacy Report
Posted: October 14, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - At a recent Health & Fitness Association strategy meeting, the HFA staff reconfirmed its Mission to inform members and the broader industry about policy issues that affect them and the HFA advocacy team's efforts to prevent legislative harm to the industry. HFA's advocacy efforts have continued to grow since the world's last crisis because threats to the industry are omnipresent and the future is unpredictable. Read More...
HFA’s European Congress Returns, Exploring the Future of Fitness
Posted: October 7, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The 21st European Congress, powered by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), is two weeks out, and excitement continues to build for this year’s educational segments, which feature fresh voices and new topics. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Hires Communication Coordinator
Posted: October 3, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator. Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Renames its Event to The HFA Show, Launches Registration
Posted: October 2, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has taken the next step in its evolution by rebranding its annual convention and trade show to The HFA Show. Registration for the event, scheduled for March 12 - 14, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now open. Read More...
Global Fitness Participation Reached New Heights in 2023
Posted: September 18, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging markets displayed robust potential for further development. Read More...
The 21st European Congress Convenes Next Month in Barcelona
Posted: September 6, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - With less than two months until the 21st European Congress, powered by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), fitness leaders are set to meet October 21 - 23 at the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, for the premier European fitness event focused on the region's trends and challenges. Read More...
IHRSA Fitness Brasil Rebrands to Fitness Brasil Expo
Posted: August 30, 2024 in IHRSA
BRAZIL - IHRSA Fitness Brasil is being rebranded as Fitness Brasil Expo, organizers of the event announced during this year's show August 22 - 24 at the Transamérica Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. The new name will take effect with the 2025 show, which is set for August 28 - 30, 2025, in São Paulo. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Helps Highlight Structured Exercise in U.S. House GLP-1 Bill
Posted: June 27, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) commends the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for its proactive steps in considering H.R. 4818, the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023." This legislation marks a significant stride toward addressing the obesity epidemic by expanding Medicare coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Read More...
Sean Tan Joins Health & Fitness Association as Director APAC
Posted: June 12, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, has hired Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate Sean Tan as the group’s senior representative in Asia. In this position, he will help increase association and convention participation, guide the formation and expansion of regional and national federations and industry partner organizations, coordinate with other regional organizations, expand the association’s membership base, profile, and exposure, and represent the organization at a variety of public, government, and NGO events throughout the region. Read More...
