Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
HFA, American Cancer Society Announce 10 Grants That Will Expand Exercise Programs for People Affected by Cancer
Posted: October 6, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ten fitness organizations across the United States will receive Exercise Oncology Grants as part of an initiative designed to expand access to qualified exercise professionals and specialized physical activity programs for people during and after cancer treatment. The initiative is through the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the American Cancer Society. Read More...
Life Time Announces Plans for New Urban Athletic Club with Panoramic Harbor Views at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier
Posted: October 6, 2026 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces plans to open a new athletic club and social wellness destination at Commonwealth Pier in late 2027. The club will be Life Time's eighth in the Greater Boston market since debuting in 2015 and will bring its distinctive healthy way of life ecosystem to one of the country's most dynamic waterfront neighborhoods. Read More...
ISSA Welcomes Back Andrew Wyant as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: October 6, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness and wellness education, announces that Andrew Wyant will return as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wyant, who led ISSA from February 2018 to April 2024, and continues to serve on its board of directors, succeeds Warren Heffelfinger. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee Celebrates Milestone 10-Year Anniversary of Crunch South Tampa
Posted: October 5, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings, announces the milestone anniversary of Crunch South Tampa, a 20,000 square-foot fitness facility. Since opening its doors in October 2016, Crunch South Tampa has proudly served the local community by providing an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere where fitness meets fun. Read More...
Planet Fitness Launches October Fundraiser to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Promote Kindness, Belonging and Wellbeing
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, launches its annual October fundraising campaign in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Coinciding with National Bullying Prevention Month, the initiative supports the Judgement Free Generation, Planet Fitness' philanthropic effort focused on promoting kindness, belonging and wellbeing. Read More...
VASA Fitness Unveils New Brand Platform: Built to Be Strong
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the top 20 largest health club operators in the U.S., announces a comprehensive rebrand centered on a new brand platform: Built to Be Strong. The rebrand introduces a new tagline, a redesigned digital experience across web and mobile and a preview of upgraded club designs coming to VASA locations in 2027. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Marks 25 Years in Commercial Fitness
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the commercial fitness brand of Johnson Health Tech, is celebrating 25 years in the industry, recognizing the customers, partners and industry relationships that have helped shape its growth into a global provider of fitness and wellness solutions. Read More...
ABC Fitness and HYROX Announce Strategic Global Technology Partnership to Scale Official HYROX Training
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a top technology provider for fitness businesses globally, and HYROX, the global fitness racing series, announce a strategic global technology partnership that will bring official HYROX training directly into the digital platforms used by gyms, studios, coaches and members around the world. Read More...
Workout Anytime to Open New 24/7 Fitness Center in Erwin
Posted: September 30, 2026 in Chains
ERWIN, TN - Workout Anytime, a 24/7 fitness concept focused on results-driven training and accessible wellness, is expanding its Tennessee footprint with a new location. The new 8,500-square-foot facility will provide the community with convenient access to fitness and wellness resources while creating approximately 20 local jobs. Read More...
Playlist Launches AI Insights, Giving Operators a Best-in-Class Intelligence Layer, Powered by One of the World’s Largest Fitness and Wellness Operating Systems
Posted: September 30, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Playlist, the parent company behind Mindbody, ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite, announces the launch of AI Insights, a suite of AI-powered analytics features that turn the data flowing through the Playlist platform into guidance for fitness and wellness operators. Read More...
