Fewer than 1 in 4 children meet recommended daily activity levels. Fitness facilities across the country are working to combat this crisis, and now the national conversation is catching up to the work our industry does every day!
Happy National Physical Fitness & Sports Month💪
Bringing back the President’s Council and Fitness Test affirms that physical activity is a public health priority!
Instilling lifelong habits of movement in our youth is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve the nation’s well-being 👏
Our Manager of Government Affairs, Charles Regnante, recently joined leaders from Orangetheory, Onelife Fitness, and Discover Strength for a special meeting with Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, where May was officially proclaimed #PhysicalActivityMonth 🏛️💪
Our CEO was at the White House today for release of the "Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment," which highlighted physical inactivity as a leading driver of poor health outcomes. Read more about this critical moment for our industry & public health: https://t.co/8GTn4XINK5
The US House passed the reconciliation bill which includes key language from the PHIT Act. This is the closest we’ve come to passing PHIT in nearly a decade, and we applaud the House for recognizing the critical role of physical activity 👏
Read more: https://t.co/hxwzDlKiT8
Since coming to Congress, I’ve made it my mission to fight for transparency and safety in the food and products we rely on. The truth is both alarming and unacceptable: ingredients banned across Europe and much of the world continue to be found in countless US foods, cosmetics, and household products, silently endangering American families. These toxic substances are fueling a crisis—linked to a surge in chronic illnesses, developmental delays, and mental health challenges sweeping our nation.
I am committed to this fight, and as part of that effort, I’m kicking off a new initiative—The Wellness Watch: Health, Nutrition, Sports, & Fitness Focus, a series dedicated to empowering families with the knowledge they need to make safer, healthier choices. Each week, we’ll uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our food and products, share important facts, and provide actionable tips to protect your health. Americans deserve nothing less than transparency, accountability, and products that support—not harm—our health and well-being. The clock is ticking.
Approximately 96 million Americans intend to focus on health, fitness, or exercise this year, and 88% of those prioritizing fitness say access to a fitness facility is important to achieving their goals!
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/AQCAdToA5w
72-80% of U.S. children are not meeting daily activity guidelines, according to the Physical Activity Alliance.
This is just one example of why the PHIT Act matters! It allows families to use pre-tax dollars for youth sports and other movement-based programs.
💥Membership numbers are booming
All the data points to a healthy operating environment — and a bright future — for the health & fitness industry.
And the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report has what you need to inform your business decisions 👉https://t.co/DtJMzZefJt