As we look ahead to National Health and Fitness Day 2025, one truth becomes clear: the local gym isn’t just a place to sweat—it’s a critical player in Canada’s health care ecosystem.
With chronic disease, mental health struggles, and sedentary lifestyles on the rise, increasing physical activity is one of the most powerful—and proven—tools we have. Gyms across the country are stepping up, not only offering the tools and programs Canadians need to move more, but also becoming hubs of social connection, mental resilience, and personal transformation.
At the Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), we believe gyms can be catalysts for nationwide change. That’s why in 2025, we’re encouraging every club, studio, and trainer to embrace their role – open your doors to the public, and encourage your members to Be a Positive Influencer—not just on the gym floor, but in their communities.
We are leading a MOVEMENT MOVEMENT. We are encouraging and inspiring gyms across the country to open their doors to the public, offering FREE fitness, and for members to invite friends and family to special events – to become a POSITIVE influencer in someone’s life!