Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
JLR Associates Welcomes Hannah Karass as Senior Executive Recruiter
Posted: October 21, 2025 in Suppliers
MARGATE, N.J. - JLR Associates, a national executive search firm specializing in the fitness, wellness, and active lifestyle industries, is pleased to announce that Hannah Karass has joined the team as Senior Executive Recruiter. A highly respected leader in the fitness and well-being space, Hannah has held senior executive roles with major brands including Healthworks Fitness, Curves/Jenny Craig and Crunch Fitness Franchise, driving innovation, growth and operational excellence across hundreds of locations. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Conroe, Texas
Posted: October 20, 2025 in Chains
CONROE, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Conroe in Conroe, Texas. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, the $6 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will be opening in Spring of 2026, with pre-sale starting Winter 2025. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Sarah Powell as General Counsel
Posted: October 20, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Sarah Powell as General Counsel, effective November 17, 2025. Ms. Powell will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Colleen Keating. Read More...
Life Time Launches a New Era of Luxury Wellness at Iconic Prudential Center with Opening of Urban Athletic Country Club
Posted: October 17, 2025 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Boston's wellness scene just got a major upgrade. Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, debuts Life Time Prudential Center, representing its first downtown Boston destination and seventh in Massachusetts, opening its doors inside the city's iconic Back Bay landmark. Read More...
VASA Fitness Named as Great Place To Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Posted: October 16, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-cost fitness club operators, announces that it has been Certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on feedback from current employees about their experience working at VASA. Read More...
New ABC Fitness Wellness Watch Report Shows 57% of Active Consumers are Looking for Connection in their Fitness Community
Posted: October 16, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading provider of fitness technology and solutions, announces the findings of its Fall 2025 Wellness Watch Report, revealing that connection and community are now central to how consumers engage with fitness and an important focus area for fitness businesses globally. Read More...
Jennifer Aniston and Pvolve Spotlight the Science of Strength
Posted: October 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically proven fitness method designed to build strength and mobility for life, is expanding its mission to redefine what lasting health looks like with the launch of the Longevity Bundle and Strong for Fall Challenge, available on-demand and in Pvolve Studios nationwide. Read More...
TRX and SWEAT440 Expand Partnership to Power Next Phase of Growth
Posted: October 15, 2025 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training, is expanding its partnership with SWEAT440, the rapidly-growing boutique fitness franchise known for its strength focused classes that start every 10 minutes. Read More...
Mindbody Taps Disco to Power Personalized Discovery Ahead of Holiday Wellness Spending Surge
Posted: October 15, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Disco, the AI-powered commerce media platform, has partnered with Mindbody, leading experience technology platform for fitness, wellness and beauty, to bring personalized discovery from 1,000+ premium brands into the Mindbody app. Read More...
Peloton and Twin Health Partner to Transform Metabolic Health
Posted: October 14, 2025 in Suppliers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - Peloton, an industry leader in connected fitness and wellness content and equipment, and Twin Health, the AI Digital Twin pioneer for metabolic health, announce a partnership where Twin Health members will have access to Peloton's expansive library of live and on-demand fitness classes, spanning cardio, strength training, yoga, meditation and more. Read More...
NSCA Joins Smart Heart Sports Coalition to Advance Athlete Safety and Emergency Readiness
Posted: October 13, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has joined the Smart Heart Sports Coalition (SHSC), a nationwide alliance formed by the National Football League (NFL) in partnership with other major sports organizations and leading patient and health advocacy groups. The Coalition advances evidence-based emergency readiness in school and sport settings to better protect young athletes. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Plans for New Location in Forney as Texas Expansion Continues
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Forney, a $12 million, 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. Crunch Forney is part of a key market expansion for CR Fitness Holdings in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Read More...
IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
MILFORD, CT - IGNITE Fitness Holdings ("IGNITE" or "the Company"), one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand, announces the appointment of Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Pepe will also join the Company's Board of Directors. IGNITE currently operates 134 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, with five additional openings planned by the end of 2025. Read More...
2025 HFA European Congress Draws Fitness Leaders from 30 Countries
Posted: October 9, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking and global collaboration. Held October 2 - 4 at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Congress marked a return to one of Europe’s most iconic venues and delivered a powerful experience under the theme Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health and Wellness. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Hits Over 200 Studios Sold, Strengthening Its Position as a Category Leader in Boutique Fitness
Posted: October 9, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is celebrating over 200 studios sold. This milestone reflects strong demand for JETSET’s results-driven reformer method, solid unit-level performance, growing national awareness and a scalable franchise model, positioning the brand as a category leader with clear momentum. Read More...
Club Studio Brings Top Tier Fitness Without the Luxury Price Tag to Miami Worldcenter
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces the opening of its 15th Club Studio location, a state-of-the-art fitness destination at the highly visible corner of Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest and most transformative urban developments in the United States. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment to AI Innovation for Club Operators
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise member management software, announces a multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to develop AI-focused solutions for the fitness and medical wellness industries. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Contributes to Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness Initiative
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its support of Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness initiative expanding opportunities for students and professionals at the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The project is designed to open doors for those interested in fitness-related fields and to strengthen community through greater access to education and resources. Read More...
Discover Strength Named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises
Posted: October 6, 2025 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Discover Strength, a nationally growing strength training franchise delivering evidence-based, personalized workouts, has been named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises list. Read More...
Alliance Fitness Center Celebrates 34 Years of Serving Berks County
Posted: October 5, 2025 in Chains
WYOMISSING, PA - Alliance Fitness Center (AFC), founded in 1991, proudly marks its 34th anniversary. Originally launched as a corporate-based fitness company with 27 sites, AFC continues to operate in one of its founding locations, home of Meridian Bank’s corporate fitness center. As the first personal training facility in Berks County, AFC has been a pioneer in bringing innovative fitness programs to the County. It introduced Spinning in 1997, Cardiorespiratory testing/programming in 2000, and Pilates in 2001, setting the standard for progressive training options long before they became mainstream. Read More...
