“We have an ambitious agenda, and we plan to incorporate ideas from the Strategic Advisory Council as we shape our global vision.”
Liz Clark, President & CEO for the Health & Fitness Association
Welcome
Ready for the Next Stage of Our Mission: As we prepare to seat a new board and chair, our strategic plan takes shape
Features
40 Years of Wellness Innovation: Even as he celebrates his 40th anniversary after founding Technogym, Nerio Alessandri continues to build and evolve his brand. One of the global leaders in the fitness industry and the official supplier to the Olympics since 2000, Technogym is embracing AI and personalization to create an all-encompassing wellness universe.
Alessandri sees the final culmination of this concept as a major part of his legacy.
The Emergence of Co-Working Spaces: Here’s why this lifestyle trend may be the fitness facility of the future.
How to Harness the Power of Community: Creating a welcoming environment cultivates connections and builds your business.
Connecting Fitness with the Mental Wellness Movement: A new approach by the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation can help bridge the two, according to Cassandra Vieten, PhD, and Lynne Brick, BSN, MA.
News & Know How
News: New economic impact data to be released at the 2024 Health & Fitness Association Fly-In and Advocacy Summit; H&F advocacy gets results in Maryland; the 2024 European Congress is on the schedule; remembering industry icon Waldyr Soares; meet the winner of the“Who Wore It Best” competition; and much more news.
International News: 4Global and UK Active release their first “Private Sector Health Club Benchmarking Report.”
Influencer: Andy Peat, CEO of Fitness On Demand, on the art of reducing downtime and improving efficiency and profitability.
Research Roundup: New study finds exercise is an effective treatment for depression; Club Automation announces its top fitness trends.
Innovations
IHRSALive: A visit with top industry partners at the 2024 IHRSA Trade Show.
Formula for Success: A student at Brown brings SportsArt sustainable equipment to the campus.
Community Outreach: Technogym’s “Let’s Move for a Better World” promotes a healthier planet.
Industry Partner News: The latest news from top suppliers.
Health & Fitness Report
Leadership: Chair Chris Craytor reflects on the importance of this month’s Fly-In.
Best Practices: Justin Tamsett shares some tips on improving leads and sales.
Advocacy: How your engagement with the Health & Fitness Association helps the advocacy mission.
HFA Team Spotlight: Meet another member of the talented Health & Fitness team: Charles Regnante, manager of government affairs.
