HFA news

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment. Five organisations – UK Active, the ... More

According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans belonged to a gym, studio or fitness facility in 2025 ... More

It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will be leaving the organisation when her contract ends in July. ... More

Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.  The new features – Strength Tracking, ... More

LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the Health & Fitness Association.   This award recognises his significant ... More

Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which will enable operators to deliver more connected, motivating, high-quality fitness ... More

Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year for the fitness industry, with more people recognising the importance ... More

Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3 December, 2025. The event welcomed 550 delegates, representing 180 business ... More

US high-value, low cost operator, Crunch Fitness, has opened its first location in India, marking the brand’s entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness ... More

The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which looks at operational and financial performance. This is the HFA’s ... More

India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says a landmark report from the Health and Fitness Association. The ... More

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as ... More

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike Nuzzo as CEO and reiterating plans to focus on core ... More

Visits to health clubs across all segments of the US fitness industry have risen this year, with HVLP and mid-priced gyms making the biggest gains. ... More

Purpose Brands – the company formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory Fitness – has teamed up with the Dr B telehealth ... More

The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members to reach out to their elected officials in support of ... More

After a decade of lobbying by the Health & Fitness Association, the US House of Representatives has passed the reconciliation bill which includes the Personal ... More

A record 77 million – 25 per cent – of Americans aged six years and older, were members of a fitness facility in 2024, according ... More

F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will operate as an umbrella to its three brands: F45 Training, ... More

US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70 of its clubs in response to customer demand. In a ... More

Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research from the Health and Fitness Association (HFA) and there are ... More

Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association (HFA), says cost is still a barrier to joining gyms, ... More

The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic challenges, the fitness industry has rebounded from the pandemic. The ... More

A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the world’s most famous hot springs – such as Jordan’s Dead ... More

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has announced Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate, Sean Tan, as its senior representative in Asia. In the ... More