HFA's 2025 Fitness Industry Census Needs Your Input
HFA has just launched a survey for the 2025 Fitness Industry Census—a reinvigorated version of one of the industry's most valued benchmarking studies, formerly known as Profiles of Success.
PHIT Act
PHIT Act Reintroduced
The bill would allow Americans to use pre-tax dollars from HSAs and FSAs to cover certain fitness expenses.
Health & Fitness Business
Club Business International Rebranded to Health & Fitness Business
The health and fitness industry’s premier magazine is looking to differentiate itself further from other industry media by delving deep into the stories behind the trends and headlines.
News
Remembering Red Lerille
A pioneer in the industry as a champion bodybuilder and owner of Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club, Red Lerille passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Research
Government Intervention Can Increase Access to Fitness
Reducing financial barriers to fitness through public policy interventions or investments can help address the global physical inactivity crisis, according to new research from HFA and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted in collaboration with Portas Consulting.
Recovery: The Fitness 'Trend' That's Here to Stay
Join our free webinar to discover how Snap Fitness is pioneering holistic wellness using innovative solutions that help them and other operators meet evolving member expectations.
How Treadmill Surface Firmness Variety Enhances Member Experience
So, what’s so important about variety in deck firmness? Allow us to explain.
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Health & Fitness Business
Introducing the March 2025 "Show" Issue
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Health & Fitness Business - the official publication of the Health & Fitness Association!
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Chuck Runyon
Co-Chair of the Board, Purpose Brands, LLC
Co-Founder, Anytime Fitness
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Kristen Green
General Manager
Aquafit
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Carol Nalevanko
President
Village Health Clubs & Spa
We owe a great deal of our success to HFA. One of the secrets of success is to constantly hang out with people who know more than you do. If you’re the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room. With HFA, you’re never the smartest guy in the room."
Victor Brick
Chairman
Brick Bodies