Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Planet Fitness Partners with Dick Vitale and College Basketball Stars to Help Fans Rebound and Recover During Basketball’s Biggest Month
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is helping everyone rebound and recover from the upsets, wins and losses of basketball's biggest month. This season is filled with thrilling moments that captivate fans and push athletes to their limits, but with that excitement comes real physical strain and emotional highs and lows. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Gym Launch Forge New Partnership that Delivers Integrated Growth and Technology Support for Gyms, Studios and Health Clubs
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, an industry-leading provider of software and technology solutions for fitness businesses, announces a strategic collaboration with Gym Launch, a global leader in business coaching and growth marketing for gym owners and fitness studios. Together, the companies are launching an integrated growth model that unites growth marketing and structured business coaching with an enterprise technology backbone, redefining how gyms, studios and health clubs scale profitably. Read More...
Pure Barre Kicks Off 2026 Barre Stronger Challenge
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, an Xponential Fitness brand and the largest barre brand in the United States, announces the return of its highly anticipated Barre Stronger Challenge, running through March 31 at participating studios across North America. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association’s Mike Goscinski Named 2026 Leading Association Lobbyist
Posted: February 27, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association’s (HFA) Chief of Staff Mike Goscinski has been named a 2026 Leading Association Lobbyist as part of the Salute to Association Excellence, presented by Association TRENDS and CEO Update. He is one of five Leading Association Lobbyists who will be recognized at an awards presentation on March 5 in Washington, DC. Read More...
Peloton Levels Up Strength Offering with First-Ever 12-Week HYROX Training Program
Posted: February 27, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - As part of its ongoing partnership with HYROX, the World Series of Fitness Racing, Peloton has launched its first-ever HYROX Training Program, a comprehensive 12-week plan designed to prepare Members for HYROX. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Reports Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Posted: February 26, 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 its full-year 2025 financial results. The company achieved solid profitability growth, driven by higher revenue and improved operating margins, with particularly strong performance in the fourth quarter. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Austin, Texas
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Crunch announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Austin Northwest in Austin, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Austin Northwest will create a new fitness offering for residents of Austin. Read More...
Amped Fitness Expands to 35 Locations Nationwide, Bringing Its EDLP Model to Arizona’s Growing Fitness Market
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - Amped Fitness, one of the fastest-growing high-value fitness brands in the United States, has officially opened its first Arizona location at Glendale Galleria. This marks the company's 35th gym nationwide and its entry into the Southwest market. Read More...
UFC GYM and NexGen MD Scientific to Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Longevity Medicine Access
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - UFC GYM is announcing a joint venture with NexGen MD Scientific, a leading longevity supply chain and telehealth platform, to bring premium longevity services directly to its members. The partnership will launch with two flagship longevity clinic locations within UFC GYM facilities, with plans to expand rapidly across the network. Read More...
USTA Foundation Pledges 800,000 Service Hours in Support of ‘Realize the Dream’
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation announces a new partnership with ‘Realize the Dream’, a national initiative led by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King that calls on people everywhere to turn small moments into acts of service that strengthen communities and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Leads the Fitness Industry with 4.27M Square Feet Leased in 2025
Posted: February 24, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, experienced significant growth through leasing activity in 2025, according to year-end data from CoStar, the leading global provider of real estate information. Crunch signed an estimated 4.27 million square feet of space in 2025, an increase of +48% from 2024. The fitness club's lease volume is up +164% over the past three years, marking the third consecutive year in a row that the gym outpaced industry competitors in total leasing activity. In 2024, Crunch opened a total of 61 clubs, and in 2025, Crunch opened 91 clubs, demonstrating a 49% increase over the last year. Read More...
HFA to Honor Gigliola Aycardi, Martin Seibold, and Chris Craytor at The HFA Show 2026
Posted: February 24, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will recognize three prominent leaders for their impact on the global fitness and wellness sector during The HFA Show 2026, scheduled for March 16–18 in San Diego. Bodytech Colombia Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Gigliola Aycardi, LifeFit Group CEO Martin Seibold, and ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers CEO Chris Craytor will each receive industry awards from HFA during The HFA Show 2026. Aycardi and Seibold will be honored prior to the keynote address on March 17, and Craytor will receive his award prior to the March 18 keynote. Read More...
USTA Appoints Craig Tiley as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 24, 2026 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announces the appointment of Craig Tiley, the accomplished Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Australia, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Tiley is widely recognized for driving monumental growth in tennis participation during his tenure in the role in Australia. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Padres Launch Partnership to Build a Healthier Community
Posted: February 23, 2026 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces a new partnership with the San Diego Padres, bringing the two San Diego-based organizations together around a shared commitment to movement, community and a lifetime of health. As part of the partnership, 24 Hour Fitness will become the Official Fitness Center Partner of the San Diego Padres and integrate into select Padres fan and community initiatives throughout the season, aligning with the team's broader slate of events and programming designed to encourage active lifestyles for fans of all ages. Read More...
EōS Lights up the Sunset Strip Cementing its Footprint in Los Angeles
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing national gym brand with more than 225 locations open or on the way, is making a bold entrance onto the iconic Sunset Strip. The elevated EōS Lux concept will reshape the West Hollywood fitness scene with a high-end, performance-driven experience created for the city’s first-time fitness enthusiasts and most ambitious gymgoers. Read More...
