JOINING MFA IS A SMART CHOICE TO ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY
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Why Become an MFA Member?
Michigan’s fitness industry generates an estimated $947 million and plays an important role in communities across the state. The Michigan Fitness Association (MFA) brings fitness businesses together through one strong professional organization that represents and supports the industry. By joining MFA, you add your voice, experience, and expertise to a growing network working to strengthen Michigan’s fitness industry and build a healthier, more active state.
Who Can Become a Member?
For-profit businesses that offer membership-based access to exercise facilities and amenities such as cardiovascular equipment, free weights, selectorized machines, group exercise, yoga/pilates or similar equipment are eligible for membership with MFA. Applicants must also have a brick/mortar (non-virtual) facility.
MFA Benefits
MFA Created a new, free to use, job board for MFA members to post open jobs. MFA marketing is helping to get more more people to look at your job listings. View the Job Board here. Click the Ad below to post a job.
MFA marketing is motivating more people to go into Michigan’s fitness industry. The MFA features 9 fitness careers, including career overview and education certifications. View Careers here
Member Only Access to Our Buyer’s Guide
MFA membership gives you full-access to all the opportunities that help your bottom line and give you a competitive advantage in the industry. Once an MFA Member, you'll receive the entire Buyer's Guide Packet.
Discounted Rates to Professional Development & Education
Our education programs and professional development opportunities are designed to get you the knowledge that you need to run your business with current best practices and industry knowledge.
Direct Advocacy for the Fitness Industry in Michigan.
Through the advocacy efforts of the MFA, your fitness business has direct representation in the Michigan government to make sure our industry issues and concerns are heard.
Inclusion in Our Exclusive Member to Member Directory
It's a who’s who of fitness industry professionals and experts in Michigan.
Exclusive partnership with the Small Business Association of MI
When you join the MFA, you automatically receive a membership to the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). Benefits include: cost-saving services, security coverage, talent recruitment solutions, and other HR tools. Learn more here: https://www.sbam.org/member-benefits/
Access to Member Communications
Our quarterly e-magazine, MiFitNews and monthly e-newsletter, FitByte, are packed with industry related news, education, updates, and resources. All members of your staff are eligible to receive these publications as part of your MFA membership.
Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Networking is a key to growing your business through industry knowledge shared among professionals.