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Nuvita Renews Silver Sponsorship with the FBA

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 24, 2023) - Today the Fitness Business Association (FBA) and Nuvita, a leading provider of innovative corporate wellness solutions, are proud to announce the renewal of their silver sponsorship. This partnership renewal further strengthens Nuvita's commitment to fostering growth and success within the health and wellness community.

As a trusted leader in the fitness and wellness industry, Nuvita continues to support the mission of the FBA by providing fitness and wellness entrepreneurs a turn-key solution to significantly grow their business with corporate wellness.

Fitness Business Association and NCSF Join Forces in Strategic Agreement

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 2, 2023) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) and the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) are excited to announce a new strategic agreement to advance the fitness industry.

This partnership brings together two industry leaders who are dedicated to improving the quality of education, certification, and business development for fitness professionals and businesses.

FBA Joins World Active

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 4, 2023) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) today proudly announced its participation in and full support of World Active. World Active, formerly the World Active Forum, is a worldwide platform, and future federation, that unites the health, fitness and physical activity sector globally.

“All of us at the FBA are proud to support and have an active role in World Active," said Josh Leve, FBA founder, and CEO. “Uniting associations around the world that share a common goal is a powerful initiative that we're confident will drive the fitness industry forward. We look forward to the road ahead.”

FBA's Latest Virtual Conference, SUCCEED!, Proves to be Another Success

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, March 14, 2023) – After completing more than 10 virtual fitness conferences dating back to 2020 the FBA today is celebrating the continued success of SUCCEED! its Virtual Conference & Expo which happened March 2-6.

Piggybacking on successful improvements from 2022, this SUCCEED! included even more...

TeamUp and WIFA Announce Strategic Partnership

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitness management software company TeamUp, a DaySmart company, and the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) are celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by announcing their new strategic partnership and commitment to empowering female fitness business owners. March marks a special occasion for reflection and recognition of the achievements women throughout our history have made.

Virtuagym and Matrix Fitness Enhance Training Experience with Launch of Connected Strength Solution

7th March 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Virtuagym and Matrix Fitness, two of the leading providers of health and fitness technology, have launched a connected strength integration between Matrix Fitness’s connected strength machines and the Virtuagym platform.

With the new solution, Virtuagym customers can now offer their members the ability to automatically log training data for both strength and cardiovascular exercise machines straight into the Virtuagym app and coaching platform.

American Council on Exercise and the FBA Sign Strategic Collaboration Agreement

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 27, 2023) – The Fitness Business Association (FBA) is excited to welcome back the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to its ranks of supporters.

An inaugural supporter dating back to 2013 when the FBA was the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS), both organizations have long desired to reconnect in a more strategic manner. With the launch of ACE Pro Compass and the success of AFS' rebrand to the FBA and its virtual conferences SUCCEED! - the collaboration between organizations is perfect timing.

Brand New Reports Coming Soon!!!

2019 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2019 report is our most ambitious yet, including a financial breakdown of studios by region, studio type, and size to get the most accurate data possible.

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2019 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of feedback, AFS canvassed its Advisory Council, vendor partners, and leading studio and gym operators to reveal their top trends for 2019!

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2018 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

From coast to coast, the 2018 report canvassed the US to get the most accurate data possible. The 2018 report shows the studio market continues to thrive and become increasingly revenue efficient.

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2018 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of perspectives AFS canvassed it’s Advisory Council, Vendor Partners, and leading studio operators on trends they see growing or continuing in 2018.

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2017 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2017 Report has expanded the reach of respondents to mirror the expansion of AFS and the studio business. A full 30% of respondents to this year’s survey are from non-U.S. locations.

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Marketing Best Practices Research Report

We surveyed hundreds of studio owners across the country, identified the successful strategies, and provide them to you in this first-ever research report!

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