Inspired By Adriana Lima, Female Submission Wrestlers, Become A Member At The Gym, Everyone Else Is
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April 12, 2025,
Everybody is doing it.
Everyone and anyone who is someone is doing it.
If you are a fully competitive female submission wrestler, you are most likely are doing it too.
Not just going to a gym, but also committing and becoming a member of one.
Being a member absolutely has benefits over those who are not. Often, one of the big perks is if you invite someone to the gym, you get greatly rewarded for it.
Sometimes with money.
As posted by popsugar.com, “The club is designed to supply you with your own personalized “wellness prescription” so you don’t have to spend any time figuring out how to best take care of your body and meet your wellness goals.”
That is extremely helpful.
Okay, do you need some inspiration?
The team at athletechnews.com shares, “One in every four people in the United States had a fitness facility membership in 2024, a new record high for the fitness industry that reflects the increasing priority a growing number of Americans are placing on their health and wellness.”
More inspiration in runway places. A beautiful place to be.
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian model. She was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1999 to 2018.
She was the longest-running model and named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel” in 2017.
At age 15, Ms. Lima won Ford Models‘ “Supermodel of Brazil” competition, and took second place the following year in the Ford “Supermodel of the World” competition before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.
She is also known as a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics since 2003, and for her Super Bowl and Kia Motors commercials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dlNdr4kSfY
Extremely impressive.
Adriana, take us to the gym in style. In sporting style.
Her association with PUMA speaks to being a member.
Puma SE is a German multinational corporation which designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany.
Drum roll please.
Puma is the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.
Listen to this bit of history. It might surprise you about who they are connected to.
The company was founded in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler (1898–1974). In 1924, Rudolf and his brother Adolf “Adi” Dassler had jointly formed the company Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (‘Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory’).
The relationship between the two brothers deteriorated until they agreed to split in 1948, forming two separate entities, Adidas and Puma.
Intriguing.
Puma certainly has a great relationship with Adriana.
At their home puma.com they announce, “Today, global sports brand PUMA is proud to announce a long-term partnership with the International supermodel, Adriana Lima. She will be the new ambassador for their women’s training business and represent the brand in marketing campaigns around the globe.
Adriana Lima is a fantastic mom, a role-model to millions, and a real badass. If you’ve never seen her train, you are missing out. How else would she stay in shape to headline those fashion shows? It’s thanks to her relentless and hardcore training regimen. From runway to gym, from high fashion to sports – she is the real deal.”
Very good. Let’s talk about gym membership with Adriana in mind.
One in Four Americans Belonged to a Gym in 2024
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Apr 07, 2025, 10:40 ET
A new Health & Fitness Association report highlights US fitness industry growth and calls for action on inactivity, including new bipartisan push for PHIT Act
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A record 77 million Americans, or 25% of people aged six and older, were members of a gym, studio, or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data released by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). When including non-member users, total fitness facility customers reached nearly 96 million, representing close to one in three Americans (31%). The rise in gym and studio participation signals growing interest in structured fitness, as the number of facility members increased by 20% between 2019 and 2024.
Even with this encouraging growth, most Americans still fall short of physical activity guidelines. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates, three in four Americans aren’t meeting recommended levels—highlighting the continued need to expand access and reduce barriers to healthy movement. Affordability remains a key part of that equation. While budget-friendly gym brands have rapidly expanded in recent years, cost is still one of the most commonly cited obstacles to structured exercise.
One proposed solution is the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which would allow individuals to use pre-tax dollars from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to cover fitness-related expenses, including gym memberships, fitness classes, youth sports fees, and equipment. Recently reintroduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, the bill enjoys broad support—including from nearly nine in 10 Americans, according to recent HFA polling.
“This report signals the impact our industry is already having—and how much more we could do with the right support,” said Liz Clark, president and CEO of the Health & Fitness Association. “Fitness centers are engines of well-being, connection, and community. But for millions of Americans, the cost of access remains a barrier.”
Additional findings from the report 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends include:
- Studios were the most popular type of facility, with 23.1 million members in 2024, followed closely by fitness-only gyms with 22.2 million members.
- Average member attendance has stabilized around 1.5 visits per week, down from 2.1 in 2019, reflecting evolving habits as many Americans now supplement gym use with outdoor, at-home, and sport-based physical activity.
- The typical member has trended younger, more male, less affluent, and more ethnically diverse in recent years, reflecting changing engagement patterns across the population.
HFA, the nonprofit trade association representing fitness facilities and suppliers, is calling on policymakers, employers, and healthcare leaders to recognize the industry’s role in addressing the physical inactivity crisis and building a healthier, more active America.
About the Health & Fitness Association
The Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the only worldwide trade association providing a unified voice for the community of leaders who operate health and fitness facilities, offer professional guidance on physical activity, and provide the tools and equipment to do so to the millions of fitness facility members who understand that exercise improves their physical and mental health.
Through advocacy, education, and research, the association speaks to opportunities, challenges, and changes that are moving the industry into a new era.
Founded in 1981, the association publishes a monthly magazine, Health & Fitness Business, and operates The HFA Show, the European Congress, and the Fly-In and Advocacy Summit. Follow the Health & Fitness Association on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.
SOURCE Health & Fitness Association
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NOTE: Very important, whenever you are engaging in a new exercise or sport for the first time, please consult with your physician first.
