Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)

Meet Monica Parker! The 21st European Congress convenes next week in Barcelona, and Parker is the keynote speaker. Author, Wonder Woman ✨ and leading global authority on the future of work, Parker's talk will focus on the powerful ways wonder can transform your workplace. Parker's session “The Future of Work: Challenging Current Systems and Creating Meaning” is being sponsored by Freemotion. #healthandfitness #EuropeanCongress2024 #embracewonder #keynotespeaker

The FTC has released its final Click-to-Cancel Rule 🏛️, and thanks to HFA’s advocacy, we secured six important victories that directly benefit fitness facilities. So what does this mean for your fitness business? 🏋️ Because we presented a unified voice in Washington, D.C., your business is protected from the addition of burdensome regulations that would have affected your operations and bottom line. It also means there will be adjustments necessary for compliance. ⏳ In 180 days, the rule will take effect. In that time, HFA will continue providing you - our members - with resources to ensure you’re fully prepared. For now, you can: 1. Read the full summary about these six wins and how they impact your business 🏆 https://hubs.ly/Q02TRnNF0 2. Register for our November 13 policy briefing to make sure you're in compliance with the new rule ✍️ https://hubs.ly/Q02TRkdg0 Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We’re here to support you during this change! Contact Mike Goscinski at mgoscinski@healthandfitness.org. #healthandfitness #fitnessadvocacy

Now available!! The 2024 State Advocacy Report 📢 🏛️ Get detailed information on the bills we've engaged, issues we're tracking and the reasons behind our stances on each issue. HFA works tirelessly throughout the year to protect and promote the industry through advocacy, and this report gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what we've been up to this year. Check out the (FREE) report here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02TwkxQ0 Mike Goscinski, Charles Regnante #AdvocacyWins #SupportingFitness #HealthandFitness #FitnessAdvocacy

A YEAR OF GROWTH 📈 💥 Membership numbers are booming 🧘 Unique facility types are thriving (looking at you, pilates and yoga) 👏🏻 High-end facility’s membership growth rates are outpacing the rest All the data points to a healthy operating environment — and a bright future — for the health & fitness industry. Looking for more data like this that can help inform your business decisions moving forward? 🔗 Find it here: https://bit.ly/3zRllH5 The link will take you to the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Report, which contains usage data by facility types, demographics and more!! L.E.K. Consulting #healthandfitness #fitnessbusiness #fitnessdata #consumerdata

A Quarter of Connection, Learning, and Growth 🎯 I’ve had the incredible opportunity to visit several clubs across the country this past quarter. From the vibrant fitness communities in PA, MA, NH, and CA, to connecting with passionate owners and their teams, it’s been an inspiring journey. 💪✨ During these visits, I had the privilege of touring fitness facilities, experiencing dynamic classes firsthand, and learning what makes each club unique. Every interaction deepened my appreciation for the industry I serve and the important role fitness facilities play in communities across the globe. I'm also excited to share that we recently launched our first focus group initiative with operators from across the New England region. This initiative is designed to better understand the challenges members face and identify how we can better support you in your daily operations. The insights we’ve gathered are invaluable, and I’m eager to continue this dialogue as we move forward. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team, membership recruitment over the last quarter is on the rise! 🚀👏 The next club visits on my agenda include visits in ME, CT, and NJ, and I can’t wait to connect with even more of you to learn how HFA can help improve your operations. As the association continues to grow in strength and numbers, I encourage you to join us and be a part of this exciting journey. Let’s work together to build the future of fitness! To learn more about HFA visit: https://lnkd.in/ePjfTVY8 #MembershipMatters #FitnessCommunity #Leadership #ClubConnections #Growth #FitnessIndustry #Networking #JoinUs

Following our all-staff meeting last week, our research and membership teams conducted a focus group with some HFA members. In an open conversation, our teams were able to gather further insight into the needs of our members, from research topics to supporting programs that would help them better run their businesses. A huge thank you to everyone who attended!! 🎉 Your insights are vital in shaping our programs and resources to better support your businesses, and we truly value these discussions. We will continue hosting focus groups to hear from our members. Interested in participating? Contact membership@healthandfitness.org. Your voice matters! #healthandfitness #memberfeedback

"Telling their story, that resonates. That makes them understand not what the bill looks like on paper, but what the real life implications are for the businesses that they represent." Mike Goscinski, HFA VP of government affairs, talks about this during his interview on the Wellness Paradox Podcast. He says fitness facilities need to be front of mind when lawmakers are making policy decisions. And to be front of mind, they need real stories about real people. It's our job as an association to help tell those stories, by connecting the dots between policymakers and the folks on the ground running their fitness facilities. Stream the episode now, wherever you get your podcasts, and join Goscinski and interviewer Michael Stack in a candid conversation breaking down the walls that often make advocacy seem intimidating. They talk the importance of grassroots advocacy, strategies to counter outdated stereotypes about the industry, how the HFA interacts with policy issues across the country, and concrete examples of how these advocacy efforts have worked historically. #healthandfitness #fitness #wellness #fitpros #grassrootsadvocacy #storytelling

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