What We Do

Our Mission

To be the united voice of all fitness professionals in Illinois to keep our state healthier and fit.

Today’s Priorities

During the COVID19 crisis, the Illinois Fitness Alliance has three primary objectives:

  1. REOPENING - Partner with state and local officials to set and define safe, effective reopening standards and guidelines.

  2. RELIEF - Seek federal and state aid and relief for the fitness industry, which has been severely impacted by the COVID19 outbreak.

  3. 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.

Official Illinois Fitness Alliance Pledge Certificate

The Illinois Fitness Alliance is the united voice of Illinois’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 Illinois and the Alliance supports and advocates for:

  • People: Millions of Illinois members and employees motivated to live a healthy and fit lifestyle

  • Business Owners: Over 1,275 fitness clubs, boutiques, and studios as well as manufacturers and suppliers operating in Illinois

  • Employees: Over 58,650 passionate fitness professionals employed in the Illinois fitness industry, dedicated to helping our communities live healthy and fit lives

  • Economic Growth: The Fitness Industry contributes millions of dollars in annual revenue to Illinois 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.