Liz Clark

White House

HFA Backs Trump’s GLP-1 Medicare Expansion, Urges Exercise Coverage

The Health & Fitness Association has praised the expansion of Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs and calls for the coverage of exercise programs.

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HFA Ushers In New Leadership; Luke Carlson To Serve as Board Chair

The Health & Fitness Association begins its 2025–2026 board term with new leadership, five incoming directors and renewed advocacy efforts.

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Red Lerille’s 63-Year Legacy Earns HFA Hall of Fame Honors

Lloyd “Red” Lerille, owner of Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club in Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away March 14.

HFA Show President’s Address & Keynote: Advocacy & AI’s Role in the Future of Fitness

The HFA Show kicked off with a message from Liz Clark, HFA president and CEO, followed by a session from Shama Hyder, CEO of Zen Media.

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FTC Passes ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule for Gyms; HFA Points to Key Concessions 

The FTC's new “click to cancel” rule will make it easier for consumers to cancel paid subscriptions like gym memberships online or by phone.

Health & Fitness Association Adds Asia-Pacific Rep, Appoints Board Members

Attorney and fitness industry vet Sean Tan joins the HFA as APAC senior rep as the organization seeks to expand its international presence.

Fitness Industry Shows Up in Full Force for Capitol Hill Advocacy Event 

The Health & Fitness Association’s 2024 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit saw 120 industry leaders urge lawmakers to pass beneficial legislation.

Fitness Industry Has $22B Impact on US Economy

As fitness industry leaders advocate for the passage of bills like the PHIT Act, new data shows the industry's growing importance in America.

Capitol Hill Gets Fit as Myzone Congressional Activity Challenge Returns

The fourth annual Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, organized by the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) and Myzone, is underway.

Health & Fitness Association Gears Up for 2024 Fly-In on Capitol Hill

The Health & Fitness Association, formerly known as IHRSA, is hosting its annual Fly-In and Advocacy Summit May 7-8 in Washington, D.C.