Health & Fitness Association

Check out this article! Our VP of Research, Anton Severin, contributes HFA research data to the story, helping readers understand the exercise behaviors of Americans. https://lnkd.in/ehVMddPk

Our team met with Sergio Sánchez & Hannes Boller, CFA of BODDY during The HFA Show last week to discuss the Passport Program,?created as a partnership between HFA and BODDY. This program gives enrolled HFA members access to other Passport-enrolled HFA member facilities when traveling!? You can learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/ee_EaSW7

Happy International Day of Happiness ?? If we want to build happier, healthier societies, prioritizing physical activity is essential! ??♂? In countries where sedentary jobs and lifestyles are more common, fitness facilities play a particularly important role in keeping people active. ?? Our analysis of the latest World Happiness Report and WHO Global Physical Activity Data shows that among OECD nations, countries with higher physical activity levels tend to rank higher in happiness. ?? By making structured exercise safe, accessible, and effective, the health & fitness industry not only enhances physical and mental well-being but also strengthens communities and advances public health at scale through a global network of facilities, professional guidance, and community spaces. Today, let’s celebrate the power of exercise—and the fitness industry’s role in making it part of daily life! #InternationalDayOfHappiness

What an honor to be the keynote speaker at this year's Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) Show. It was a joy to share the life lessons I have learned throughout my journey in baseball, business, and life with a room full of passionate professionals. I hope the themes of personal growth, resilience, and unlocking personal potential left the group motivated and inspired. Thank you again to the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) and ABC Fitness for the opportunity, and to everyone who came out to listen. For more info on keynotes and speaking engagements: https://lnkd.in/gC4Aq2Kf

What an amazing week at the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) Show! I was so grateful to spend time with inspirational industry colleagues and a few celebrities in Las Vegas. Thank you to the 10,000 people who made it a successful, memorable, educational and fun week! Can't wait to see everyone in San Diego next year!

Modern leadership is all about CONNECTION! On this episode of Shorts With Liz Clark, we dive into leadership philosophies and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent with guest Paula Comfort, CEO of Hire Ground Talent. Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts??? Or, watch it here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cKF1f0 This podcast is sponsored by Matrix Fitness USA.

Calling all fitness facility operators and owners! We're conducting a study to provide you with benchmarks to compare your business’s financial and operating performance to others’ in the industry. But to do that, we need your help! Take the 2025 Fitness Industry Census to help us build that base of information. Complete the survey, and you’ll be entered into a raffle—we’re giving away TEN free all-access passes to The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego! Take the survey here: https://hubs.ly/Q03cMMh50

Elaine LaLanne — known to many as the First Lady of Fitness — turns 99 today! She’s spent a lifetime encouraging people to move more and live better. As wife and business partner of Jack LaLanne (often called the father of modern fitness), Elaine played a huge role in shaping the industry we know today. And — she still works out every day. She told The New York Times, “20 minutes a day gets me on my way.” Join us in sending happy birthday wishes to this true fitness legend and kind soul ???? (Photo sourced from Yahoo!Life)

Now that The HFA Show 2025 is over, we’re reflecting on the inspiring week we had together. This year brought 10,000 registrants, 363 exhibitors, 215 speakers, and 50 sponsors…from around the world. And, with our first-ever HFA Hall of Fame, we raised $33,000 dollars for the HFA Foundation! Swipe to see photos of some of our favorite moments from last week?? #TheHFAShow #TheHFAShow2025

State advocacy impact alert? We're working with the Colorado legislature to amend a bill (SB 25-145) that would require a vague “one-step cancellation link” and exceed the FTC’s Click to Cancel rule. This would increase compliance liability for fitness facilities. Charles Regnante, our manager of government affairs, testified last week in front of the Colorado Senate Business, Labor, and Technology Committee, advocating for amending SB 25-145 to protect consumers without harming members. #FitnessIndustry #FitnessAdvocacy #ColoradoLegislation