A publication by the Health & Fitness Association

OCTOBER 2025

The Global 25

Based on statistics compiled by HFA’s research team for the 2025 HFA Global Report, the HFA Global 25 is a list of the top health club and studio brands in the industry. HFB visits with four of them to see how they maintain their market share in such a competitive sector.

Table of Contents

Features

Remembering Rick Caro

A Remarkable Life, an Unparalleled Legacy: A retrospective of the career of an industry icon.

Memories of Rick Caro: Tributes from industry leaders for a man who was both a trusted business advisor and cherished personal friend.

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Q&A: Clive Chesser, PureGym CEO

The leader of the largest brand in the UK explains how he plans to grow PureGym into a global force.

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The HFA Global 25

HFB checks in with four of the top companies in the global fitness industry—Planet Fitness, RIZAP Group, Xponential, and VivaGym—to find out how they stay on top.

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How to Make Your Business Recession-Resistant

Financial experts and industry veterans explain their strategic approach to handling economic downturns.

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Departments

A message from Jim Schmaltz

A Giant Leaves the Stage

Editor's Welcome

• Liz Clark Honors the Memory of Rick Caro

• Luke Carlson on How Our Innovation Should Be Inspired By Scientific Research

Leadership

Registration for The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego is Open!

HFA Insider

Fitness Brasil Expo 2025

Global Voices

Emmett Williams and Barrie Elvish Discuss National Health Standards on Shorts With Liz Clark

HFA Insider

Wisconsin Athletic Club University Develops New Generations of Talent

Membership

HFA Delivers More Big Wins in US State Legislatures

Advocacy

New Compensation Survey

HFA Releases Industry Benchmarking Report

Research

5 Ways to Attract Younger Demographics

Best Practices

The India Fitness Market Report 2025 Provides In-depth Data on the World’s Most Populous Country

Research

Updates From Our Industry Partners

Partner News

Sponsored Content

WellnessSpace Brands Discusses How Self-service Recovery Amenities Save Money

Trade Secrets

EGYM: The Smart Strength Squat

Spotlight

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