Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Fitness Ventures Accelerates National Expansion With Acquisition of Three South Texas Crunch Locations
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees in the Crunch Fitness system, has announced the acquisition of Crunch Brownsville, Crunch North Brownsville and Crunch Edinburg, marking another major step in the company's aggressive national growth strategy. With this acquisition, Fitness Ventures now operates 86 Crunch Fitness locations across 30 states. Read More...
Planet Fitness Kicks Off 2026 as Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, Empowering the Nation to Embrace Fitness for All
Posted: December 8, 2025 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, announces it will return for the eleventh consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance and One Times Square. Read More...
ACE and The Online Sleep Coach Launch Course to Help Health and Exercise Professionals Address Sleep and Recovery
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, announce the launch of the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course, a new educational program designed to equip health and exercise professionals improve client outcomes by integrating sleep and recovery science into their coaching practices. Read More...
PureGym Launches in New York and New Jersey With True 24/7 Fitness for the City That Never Sleeps
Posted: December 4, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PureGym Limited ("PureGym" or "The PureGym Group") is launching across New York and New Jersey, most of which will open with true 24/7 access, with the remaining locations set to follow in the coming months. Formerly Blink Fitness, each gym has been upgraded and rebranded to reflect PureGym's fitness model: premium gym equipment at an affordable price. Read More...
Life Time’s Hybrid Athlete Competition Returns in 2026
Posted: December 4, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the return of the LT Games, presented by Ten Thousand. Set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis, this one-day event follows the sold-out debut of the LT Games in October 2025, which drew athletes from across the country and marked a new era in hybrid fitness competitions. Read More...
HFA Participates in Wellness & Fitness LATAM to Elevate Fitness Across Mexico
Posted: December 3, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Health & Fitness Association President and CEO Liz Clark, together with Board Member Maria Gonzalez, presented at the Wellness & Fitness LATAM event. This marked the first time the HFA partnered with Maxwell Productions on the gathering, which took place November 20 – 21 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Read More...
Myzone’s New White Paper to Transform Engagement Through Motivation Technology
Posted: December 2, 2025 in Suppliers
U.K. - Despite the huge popularity of wearables, apps and tracking devices, operators still face a fundamental challenge: Keeping members engaged over the long term. Most new members drop out within the first 90 days, resulting in lost revenue and stagnant growth. Global fitness technology leader, Myzone, has released its new free white paper, Motivation That Moves: The Science of Behaviour Change in Fitness, to shift the industry focus from traditional tracking tools to Motivation Technology (MoTech) that inspires movement. Read More...
ClassPass Partners with NuSpine Chiropractic to Expand Access to Affordable, High-Quality Care Across the United States
Posted: December 2, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, the lifestyle app that provides access to thousands of fitness and wellness experiences worldwide, announces a partnership with NuSpine Chiropractic, a modern chiropractic franchise dedicated to delivering high-quality spinal care with transparent pricing and a streamlined patient experience. Read More...
Life Time Signs Lease at 175 Third Street, the Newest Development In Charney Companies and Tavros’ Gowanus Wharf
Posted: December 1, 2025 in Chains
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces plans for a new, expansive athletic country club at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, part of the four-project campus known as Gowanus Wharf development by Charney Companies and Tavros. The new Life Time will encompass more than 85,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and bring an entirely new experience to the neighborhood with a year-round rooftop beach club for year-round use, including pools for hot and cold use, saunas and a bar. Read More...
Fitness Holdings North America Announces New 30,000+ Square-Foot Crunch Fitness Opening in Torrington, Connecticut
Posted: November 25, 2025 in Chains
TORRINGTON, CT - Fitness Holdings North America announces the signing of its second Connecticut lease, bringing the brand's third Crunch Fitness club in the state to Torrington, Connecticut, with more on the way. Opening in Summer 2026, this 30,000+ square-foot flagship will showcase Crunch's next-generation 3.0 design, featuring advanced training zones and the brand's signature "serious fitness meets fun" energy. Read More...
Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno to Deliver Keynote at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego
Posted: November 25, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces that Apolo Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, will deliver the third-day keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16 – 18, 2026, in San Diego. Read More...
UFC GYM India Opens Its Newest Premium Fitness Club in Salt Lake, Kolkata
Posted: November 25, 2025 in Chains
KOLKATA, INDIA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of the UFC, announced the grand opening of its latest premium fitness facility, UFC GYM at Salt Lake, Kolkata. Spanning over 10,000+ square feet, this state-of-the-art training hub is the largest gym in Kolkata, marking a new era of fitness and MMA-inspired training in the region. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Reopens Eastvale and Ontario Clubs With Expanded Recovery and Redesigned Training Spaces
Posted: November 22, 2025 in Chains
INLAND EMPIRE, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is celebrating the refreshed Eastvale and Ontario clubs with modernized layouts, upgraded equipment and the addition of Recovery24, giving members more ways to train, recover and stay consistent. These revitalized spaces underscore the company’s continued investment in improving the member experience across the Inland Empire, where demand for accessible and well-equipped fitness spaces continues to grow. Read More...
Planet Fitness Continues Community Support Through Flexing for Good Volunteer Initiative
Posted: November 21, 2025 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 celebrating the end of another successful year of its Flexing for Good volunteer initiative this fall. The annual program unites Planet Fitness team members and franchise partners across the system by giving back to local communities and making a positive impact. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises $125,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Continuously leveling up on its commitment to eliminating barriers to fitness, EōS Fitness announces it has raised $125,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to help advance the nonprofit’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
SETS Hybrid Training Builds a Scalable Fitness Franchise with ABC Fitness as Its Growth Engine
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces a deepened partnership with SETS Hybrid Training, a fast-growing U.S. franchise redefining community-based functional fitness. Over just two years of franchising, SETS has expanded to more than 15 studios across the Northeast, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, a trajectory powered by ABC Fitness' Glofox’s all-in-one platform and unmatched customer support. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art 3.0 Gym to Owasso, Oklahoma
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
OWASSO, OK - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Owasso in Owasso, Oklahoma. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Owasso will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Tulsa area. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Reformer24 Pilates in Southern California For a Fraction of Studio Cost
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces a new pilot program of Reformer-based Pilates in select gyms throughout the Southern California area. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Becomes an Official HYROX Affiliate Partner, Bringing Race-Prep Training to Select Studios Across North America
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), the technology-tracked strength and cardio group fitness brand, is becoming an official HYROX Affiliate Partner to offer members at select studios structured, race-inspired programs. Beginning December 1, participating Orangetheory studios will offer the OTF x HYROX affiliate program, a performance-driven training experience modeled after HYROX's global race format. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Signs Lease for New Club with TF Cornerstone at the Developer’s Latest Office-to-Residential Conversion
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, one of New York City's leading premium fitness brands, announces it has signed a long-term lease with TF Cornerstone (TFC) to open a new 47,000-square-foot location, located on the ground and lower floors of the 32-story Midtown East building recently purchased by TFC as its newest office-to-residential conversion project. This will advance the brand's strategic expansion across the New York Metro area. Read More...
