NAHFTA's Standards of Practice

Shared Responsibility for a Stronger Industry

A comprehensive guide outlining the expectations, responsibilities, and collaborative actions required from manufacturers,
service providers, retailers, and customers to ensure effective, professional fitness equipment service.

NAHFTA's Manufacturer Responsibilities

How Manufacturers Set the Pace for Service Excellence

Manufacturers influence nearly every aspect of the service experience. This section defines expectations around part support, documentation, training, fair pay, and timely communication to raise the industry standard.

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NAHFTA's Service Provider Responsibilities

How Service Providers Outperform Across Every Aspect of Service

Service providers are the face of the industry. This section details expectations around communication, documentation, conduct, preparation, and commitment to quality that set providers apart as true professionals.

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NAHFTA's Retailer Responsibilities

How Retailers Fuel High-Performance Service

Retailers play a pivotal role in the service process. This section highlights best practices such as relaying service requests accurately, clarifying financial responsibility, and educating customers on warranty expectations.

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NAHFTA's Customer Responsibilities

How Customers Maximize Peak Service Performance

This section outlines the simple but essential actions customers can take. Providing clear information, keeping equipment accessible, and responding promptly, all these things lead to smoother, faster repairs and better outcomes for everyone involved.

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NAHFTA's Industry Standards

How shared standards enable consistent, professional service outcomes

These standards define best practices for safety, diagnostics, maintenance, responsibility, and service outcomes. They provide a shared reference point that supports consistent, professional service across the fitness equipment industry.

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