New York City's new mayor is ramping up efforts to force gyms and health clubs to make it easier for people to cancel their memberships.
HFA's latest policy briefing covered federal rule-making, state-level wins, Medicare expansion and what the midterm elections mean for the fitness industry.
The Health & Fitness Association opposed the New York Health Information Privacy Act, which it claims would've harmed fitness companies.
Whatever the merits of the controversial test, Trump’s decision to bring it back could mark a turning point for the American fitness industry.
The Franchisee Freedom Act is designed to "level the playing field" between franchise owners and parent brands, the bill's co-sponsors say.
Means, a White House adviser, and Geisler, a top fitness executive, say the timing is right to push for a bigger seat at the table in Washington.
The controversial rule, which would've forced gyms to make it easier for people to cancel their memberships, will no longer go into effect.
A provision that would've allowed fitness purchases to qualify as tax-free healthcare expenses wasn't included in the Senate-passed version of President Trump's tax bill.
The Senate has effectively removed the PHIT Act from the tax bill moving through Congress, a major blow to the American fitness industry.
The Health & Fitness Association is arguing against proposals to subject dumbbells, kettlebells and resistance machines to high tariffs on steel.
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