Reno, NV – Molten USA will participate in National Health Through Fitness Day (NHTF Day) by joining three- time U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team player Tayyiba Haneef-Park and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) in Washington, D.C. for meetings with the United States Congress on March 16^th. Haneef-Park will address Congress on the importance of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act and the sedentary crisis in America.  

National Health Through Fitness Day is the culmination of a year round effort by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and its many sponsors to pass major U.S. legislation to “Get America Moving”. Approximately 150 leaders from the sports, fitness, and PE industries lobby Congress to pass key legislation which will help the country overcome sedentary lifestyles and the obesity epidemic.

One example of pro-health legislation promoted by the SFIA is the PHIT Act, which was introduced to Congress in October 2015 and would provide an incentive for Americans to get fit in order to reduce healthcare costs related to preventable chronic diseases. Molten became an Alliance Sponsor of PHIT America in 2013. Overall, there are more than 110 companies and organizations that have committed to be PHIT America Alliance Sponsors.

“I’m excited and honored to team up with Molten USA and the SFIA to promote the PHIT Act on Capitol Hill and combat obesity in America,” said Haneef-Park, a two-time Olympic silver medalist.

“Molten is excited to be a part of legislation that promotes physical activity,” said Molten USA president Melissa Dawson, “At Molten, we believe that sports are powerful in that they can motivate and inspire us. Living an active lifestyle is key to physical and mental health; and sports are a great way to stay healthy and have fun doing it.”

About PHIT America

PHIT America is an educational and advocacy campaign creating a Movement for a Fit and Healthy America. PHIT America will communicate to millions of Americans starting in early 2013 through over

110 industry supporters called Alliance Sponsors. PHIT America was started by the SFIA (Sports and Fitness Industry Association). For more information about PHIT America, visit www.PHITAmerica.org.

About SFIA

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the #1 source for sport and fitness research, is the leading global trade association of manufacturers, retailers, and marketers in the sports products and fitness industry. SFIA seeks to promote sports and fitness participation as well as industry vitality through research, thought leadership, public affairs, industry affairs, and member services. For more information, please visit www.sfia.org.