What We Do.
Our Mission.
To be the united voice of all fitness professionals in Connecticut to keep our state healthier and fit.
Today’s Priorities.
During the COVID-19 crisis, the Connecticut Fitness Alliance has three primary objectives:
Reopening.
Partner with state and local officials to set and define safe, effective reopening standards and guidelines.
Relief.
Seek federal and state aid and relief for the fitness industry, which has been severely impacted by the COVID19 outbreak.
Recovery.
Make it easy for all members of our community to join their local club, studio, or gym by advocating for membership dues as an approved pre-tax health benefit, free of sales and use taxes.
The health club industry—including health clubs, fitness centers, gyms, sports clubs, studios, boutiques, and more—continues to grow and offer a variety of programming that would help encourage all people to be physically active. In the U.S., more than 73 million people belong to or regularly visit a health club—a testament to the community support and encouragement found within a health club environment.
Official Connecticut Fitness Alliance Pledge Certificate
The Connecticut Fitness Alliance is the united voice of Connecticut’s fitness industry – health clubs, boutiques, studios, fitness professionals, manufactures and suppliers, and even members.
The fitness industry is critical to the health and wellness of Connecticut and the Alliance supports and advocates for:
People
Millions of Connecticut members and employees motivated to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Employees
Over 52,444 passionate fitness professionals employed in the Connecticut fitness industry, dedicated to helping our communities live healthy and fit lives.
Business Owners
Over 678 fitness clubs, boutiques, and studios as well as manufacturers and suppliers operating in Connecticut.
Economic Growth
The Fitness Industry contributes millions of dollars in annual revenue to Connecticut communities.
Most importantly, together we deliver long term health benefits to keep our state healthy.
Our industry plays a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases which account for 86 per cent of health care costs.
Sources: IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report Study, IHRSA Profiles of Success, www.taxfoundation.org, payroll-taxes.com, The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, cdc.gov, census.gov, *based on data collected January 2020.