Jack and Elaine LaLanne to Be Inducted Into HFA Hall of Fame
Jack and Elaine LaLanne, the couple who helped bring fitness into America’s living rooms, will be inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame next March in San Diego prior to The HFA Show 2026. The selection is based on the LaLannes’ work promoting exercise and nutrition for more than 60 years.
The couple joins Phillip Mills, founder of Les Mills International, in the second class of the HFA Hall of Fame. Additional inductees will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Jack and Elaine LaLanne are legends—not just in fitness but also in the way they inspired generations to live with energy, purpose, and joy," said HFA President and CEO Liz Clark. "We're thrilled to welcome them into the HFA Hall of Fame. Their impact on our industry is immeasurable, and this honor is a tribute to the movement they started and the lives they’ve transformed."
Introducing the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report
HFA is proud to release the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report.This updated and expanded successor to the former Profiles of Success provides robust financial and operational benchmarks drawn from 175 companies representing more than 17,000 facilities across 27 countries. It serves as a powerful tool to demonstrate the growth, impact, and value of the sector—helping to inform operator strategies, foster private investment, and strengthen industry advocacy.
We invite HFA members and survey contributors to a special webinar on Thursday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. EDT where we will present and discuss key findings from the report, together with our research partner for the project, Industry Insights. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR.
Featured speakers will include:
Mike Goscinski, Chief of Staff, HFA
Greg Manns, CPA, Vice President of Industry Research, Industry Insights, Inc.
Anton Severin, Vice President of Research, HFA
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the data, trends, and tools that are helping fitness operators drive performance in today’s evolving market.
Leading the Charge: AUSactive's Push for Physical Activity in Australia
One of Liz Clark's favorite things about leading a global association is the opportunity to sit down with industry heavyweights, visionary entrepreneurs, and changemakers from around the world in the health, fitness, and wellness space.
In the latest episode of Shorts With Liz Clark, our president and CEO is joined by AUSactive Chair Emmett Williams and former CEO Barrie Elvish. They discuss takeaways from their recent Leaders Forum in Canberra, and explore how AUSactive is driving policy change, promoting physical activity across Australia, and helping position fitness as a vital part of the healthcare system—paralleling HFA's own advocacy work in the United States.
Shorts With Liz Clark is a biweekly podcast that is sponsored by Matrix Fitness. Tune in now to hear from our friends down under!
Featured HFB Article: Japan's Sportec 2025—A Gateway to Asia's Fitness Revolution
For three days in late July, more than 40,000 visitors gathered at Tokyo Big Sight to attend the 15th edition of SPORTEC. The massive exhibition showcased why Japan has emerged as a driving force in the global fitness landscape and as a crucial gateway to the Asian market.
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