Empowering Global Fitness

The worldwide representative voice
of the fitness and physical activity sector,
working for a physically active, healthier world

More People | More Active | More Often

Why Join World Active?

Join World Active to have a strong, credible voice on the global stage—working alongside the World Health Organization to elevate exercise as a driver of longevity and quality of life.


Our mission—more people, more active, more often—benefits everyone in the sector, from consumers to operators. By joining World Active, you position your organization at the forefront of a movement transforming global health and well-being.

Whether you are an established entity or in a new organisation that is resource constrained, membership gives you access to collective expertise, shared resources, and the opportunity to contribute to combating inactivity and lifestyle diseases worldwide. Join a forward-thinking alliance dedicated to advancing our industry and building a healthier, more active world.



Join World Active as a Not-for-Profit Associate/Registrar Member

Become a member for just 500 Euros in your first year and join a global initiative dedicated to the advancement of the fitness and wellness sector.

Membership includes:

-Be part of the global conversation
-Participation in the World Active Summit
-Voting rights 
-A seat on working groups
-Collaboration with leading associations worldwide


Your membership empowers you to shape the sector’s future and ensures your voice is heard in decisions that matter most.

Join as a Supporting Member

Support World Active’s mission with a financial contribution (minimum of 500 Euros). As a donating supporter, you help fund key initiatives, enable participation in the World Active Summit, and connect with associations globally. While supporters do not have voting rights, your contribution is vital to amplifying our collective impact and driving the sector’s continued growth.

Anyone is invited to follow World Active’s social media channels and our News/Blog. 

Membership & Joining

Key criteria for Membership

Non-for-Profit industry Associations within exercise and physical activity OR

Professional Registers within the exercise and physical activity sector 

For the above, organizations can be national or continental.
Supporters (Non-Members):

Organizations and individuals that do not meet membership criteria but support the work of World Active can join as a supporter.

Supporters can be suppliers, commercial industry stakeholders, or experts (academics, scientists etc).
If you’re eligible and interested in joining, please complete this form to tell us more about your organization.

Any questions can be directed to thesecretariat@world-active.com.

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