HFA Recap

Mar 18, 2025

We came. We learned. We networked.

The HFA Show 2025, organized by the Health & Fitness Association, took place from March 12-14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, serving as a global convergence point for health and fitness professionals, including a notable contingent from Canada.

The energy was undeniable – a packed schedule filled with sessions on global advocacy efforts, trends from around the world and much more.

usiness sessions had a huge technology leaning – from how we are using AI (and ways we have yet to see it in our industry) to retention and growth, the fitness industry is in a moment and trending up – as more people embrace healthspan.

The Fitness Industry Council of Canada hosted the Canadian Forum, sharing insights into lobbying efforts in Canada including the continuing ask of the federal government to revive line 33099 to allow gym memberships to be included as a medical expense, and the precedent set by Newfoundland and Labrador in 2021 to introduce a Physical Activity Tax Credit.

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