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The Inaugural HFA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

On March 11, 2025, HFA honored its first class of six trailblazers who have revolutionized the health and fitness industry. The association's inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony was held as a precursor to The HFA Show 2025. It raised $33,000 for the HFA Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity that works to support health through exercise.

2025 HFA Hall of Fame Inductees

Rick Caro

President of Management Vision

Dr. Kenneth Cooper

Founder and Chairman of the Cooper Institute and Cooper Aerobics Center

Red Lerille

Owner of Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club

Julie Main

Former Co-Owner and President of the West Coast Athletic Clubs

John McCarthy

Former Executive Director of the Health & Fitness Association (at that time IHRSA)

Augie Nieto

Co-Founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest

Selection Criteria

Health and fitness business community leaders who have invented, innovated, created and grown services, products, and programs that have shaped the industry;
Those who have expanded the industry over time and its impact around the world and/or driven key development and improvement of the association over time;
Exceptional advocates whose message has resonated with NGO and government officials on behalf of association and industry goals; or,
Seminal industry, academic, and allied organization leaders as determined by the Hall of Fame selection committee.