Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, February 13th, 2026
World Gym International Announces the Upcoming Opening of its Newest Facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
PINE BROOK, N.J. - World Gym International announces the upcoming opening of its newest location in Pine Brook, New Jersey. Industry veteran, Erik Santiago, is excited to bring a new state of the art 50,000 square-foot family facility to the NJ/NY Metropolitan Area that will cater to World Gym Athletes of all kinds. Read More...
Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary (its Fourth in the Raleigh-Cary Market) Further Addressing Rapidly Growing Demand for Healthy Living
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
CARY, N.C. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, North Carolina, as the company continues to expand in highly desirable fast-growing markets demanding premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company's footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends. Read More...
Daxko Boutique Fitness Solution, Exercise.com, Earns Best Customer Support Award from Software Advice for 2026
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Exercise.com has been named the Best “Customer Support” Software by Software Advice in the Appointment Scheduling Software category for 2026. This recognition is based on verified user feedback and reflects Exercise.com’s commitment to helping boutique fitness businesses succeed with reliable support and scheduling tools. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Steve Beard to Board of Directors
Posted: February 9, 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 Steve Beard, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Covista Inc., formerly Adtalem Global Education Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Beard brings Planet Fitness' Board of Directors to nine total directors. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Expands Central Florida Presence with Plans for Crunch Maitland
Posted: February 6, 2026 in Chains
MAITLAND, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility in Maitland, Florida. The new club is projected to open in 2026. Backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience, the leadership team—Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale—currently operates 93 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with continued expansion happening in Arizona. CR Fitness is on track to operate 110 Crunch Fitness locations nationwide by the end of 2026. Read More...
UFC GYM, the Premium Fitness Brand of the UFC, Officially Enters Mainland China
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
CHENGDU, CHINA - UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, announces that its premium fitness brand, UFC GYM, has officially entered the Mainland China market. The expansion marks a significant milestone in UFC GYM's global growth strategy and its commitment to delivering elite, competition-proven training systems and a performance-driven approach to health and wellness to Chinese consumers. Read More...
YogaSix and Dogtopia Team Up for “Paws and Poses” to Redefine Everyday Wellness for Pet Parents
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - As pet parents increasingly prioritize wellness for both themselves and their dogs, Dogtopia, the nation's leading pet wellness franchise, and YogaSix, a leading franchised yoga brand in the United States, are teaming up this February to make healthy routines easier to maintain. Read More...
Technogym: 10 Times at the Side of the Olympic Games
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Suppliers
MILAN, ITALY - Founded in Italy over 40 years ago in a humble garage and grown into a global leader in sport, fitness and wellness, Technogym has become the reference partner for the athletic preparation of the world's greatest champions and events including the Olympic Games. Milano Cortina 2026 marks Technogym's tenth participation as Exclusive and Official Supplier of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, reaffirming a long–standing commitment to the values of sport, wellness and social responsibility. Read More...
Club Pilates Unveils Circuit, Brand’s First New National Class in Seven Years
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the world’s largest Pilates brand, announces the national launch of Circuit, its first new class format to roll out nationwide in seven years. Launching across studios beginning this month, Circuit delivers a dynamic, full-body workout that blends strength, mobility, endurance and cardio through structured, circuit-style Pilates rounds. Read More...
ACE Announces its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). SAP members serve as key advisors to ACE on emerging and trending health and exercise topics based on their research or current practice in the field. They also play a key role in helping ACE share evidence-based information with health and exercise professionals and the public. Read More...
Workout Anytime Names Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development
Posted: February 3, 2026 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - While Americans are projected to spend an estimated $60 billion on fitness in 2026, Workout Anytime, a premium 24/7 fitness franchise, has named Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development to spearhead the brand's next stage of disciplined franchise growth. In this role, Hicks will lead Workout Anytime's franchise development strategy, focusing on identifying the right franchise partners, strengthening real estate selection and building systems designed to support scalable growth across new and existing markets. Read More...
EōS Fitness Clocks Record Growth in 2025, Surpassing Two Million Members
Posted: February 3, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness closed 2025 by surpassing two million members and growing its national footprint by more than 20% during Q4. The High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym brand continues to accelerate its strategic growth, fueling expansion with ongoing reinvestment in existing locations and deeper community partnerships. Read More...
USA Pickleball Announces Latest Round of Grow the Game Grant Awardees
Posted: February 2, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball, through its charitable arm, USA Pickleball Serves, has announced the latest Grow the Game Grant awardees, supporting schools, parks and recreation departments, and community organizations working to introduce pickleball to new and underserved audiences across the country. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Presents at 2026 ICR Conference
Posted: January 30, 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, recently presented at the 28th Annual ICR Conference, one of the largest growth company investment conferences of the year with over 3,000 attendees. During the conference, the company held many investor and banker meetings to raise awareness of the business and explore a potential capital markets listing in the United States. Read More...
Elaine LaLanne’s 100th Birthday Celebration to Follow the Health & Fitness Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Posted: January 29, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a special 100th birthday celebration for fitness pioneer Elaine LaLanne after she and her husband, Jack Lalanne, are inducted into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego, in conjunction with The HFA Show 2026. Immediately after the HFA Hall of Fame ceremony, attendees who purchased tickets to the event will be invited to remain in the same venue for the birthday celebration honoring Elaine, who will turn 100 years old on March 19, 2026, just days after her induction. A group of Elaine’s longtime friends and supporters is anticipated to attend the celebration. Read More...
