Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Health and Fitness Industry “In the Big Leagues,” Says HFA CEO Liz Clark at 45th Annual HFA Show
Posted: March 16, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The health and fitness industry has entered the “big leagues,” and with that momentum comes greater responsibility and a need for stronger alignment across the sector, Liz Clark, President and CEO of the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), told attendees during her President’s Address at the 45th Annual HFA Show. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Harmit Singh to Board of Directors
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI), to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Singh expands the Board to ten directors. Read More...
ABC Fitness Introduces AI-Powered Operating Infrastructure for the Global Fitness Industry
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness announces a major expansion of its AI capabilities, positioning the company as the AI-powered operating infrastructure for the global fitness industry. Built on more than four decades of experience and data from over 40 million members, the initiative embeds intelligence directly into the technology systems gyms, studios and coaches rely on to run their businesses, from member acquisition and engagement to payments, retention and operational workflows. Read More...
Peloton Officially Heads to the Gym, Accelerating Commercial Ambitions with Connected Fitness Series for Heavy Use Locations
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the introduction of the Peloton Commercial Series, the company’s first bike and tread products engineered specifically for high-traffic gym floors. The milestone marks the company’s continued evolution from a primary focus on at-home connected fitness to a leader across the full fitness and wellness ecosystem. Read More...
HFA Honors Industry Icons and Raises $200,000 at Second Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
Posted: March 15, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The HFA Show unofficially kicked off on the evening of March 15 when around 240 industry leaders came together for an evening of celebration, recognition and philanthropy at the second annual HFA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night recognized the accomplishments of eight industry pioneers who were inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Omni Hotel in San Diego. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
FORT WAYNE, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Venture, LLC, Crunch Fort Wayne, the $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this summer, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Fort Wayne. Crunch Fort Wayne will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Partners with Your Reformer to Launch Exclusive Pilates Program Across Network
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) ("World Gym" or the "Company"), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, announces an exclusive partnership with Australia based Your Reformer (YR), to deploy specialized Pilates coaching programs and equipment across its Taiwan network, while making YR the exclusive approved vendor for Pilates training systems for the World Gym network globally. With YR already partnering throughout World Gym Australia, the expanded relationship establishes World Gym Taiwan as the exclusive fitness center partner for its products and services in Taiwan. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength and Merrithew Announce Exclusive United States Partnership
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and TORONTO, ON - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and Merrithew, a world-renowned authority in Pilates and mindful movement education and equipment, announce a new exclusive partnership for the United States. The partnership brings Merrithew’s premium Pilates equipment and studio solutions into the Life Fitness portfolio across the region. Read More...
ACE Announces 2026 Certification Advisory Board Members
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Certification Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB provides strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing commitment to delivering rigorous, high-quality certification and credentialing programs for health and exercise professionals worldwide. Read More...
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities through exercise science and clinical practice. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gyms to Four Locations Across Southeast Michigan
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
LIVONIA, MI - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Livonia, Crunch Chesterfield, Crunch Grand Blanc and Crunch Rochester Hills in Southeast Michigan. Each location will be a $5 million, 30,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, with openings beginning in April 2026 and continuing into the fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Primetime Fitness, LLC, the four locations will expand fitness options for residents across Southeast Michigan. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Expands Chicagoland Footprint with 18-Location Pipeline Across the Region
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is rapidly expanding its presence in the Chicago market with 18 confirmed locations in development across the region. From Naperville to Libertyville and throughout Chicago, the brand has signed multiple multi-unit and single-unit agreements, establishing Chicago as a key Midwest growth market and a cornerstone of its national expansion strategy. Read More...
Daxko Earns Spot on G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofits
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Daxko Operations has been named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofit software. As the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 reaches over 100 million buyers annually. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
Posted: March 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that Tom Fitzgerald, who previously served as Planet Fitness' Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim CFO, effective today. Fitzgerald's appointment follows the departure of Jay Stasz from the Company. The Company, with the support of a leading executive search firm, has initiated the process to identify a permanent CFO. Read More...
RD Management Announces LA Fitness Under Construction at Tampa RITHM
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - RD Management announces that LA Fitness is officially under construction at Tampa RITHM, delivering a 29,944-square-foot, state-of-the-art, full-service sports club to the transformative mixed-use redevelopment in Tampa. The new club is scheduled to open in 2026. Read More...
