Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, April 28th, 2025
24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership
Posted: April 22, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces a new national partnership with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), a leading nonprofit working to improve the health and wellbeing of children by bringing together educators, families and communities. This collaboration furthers 24 Hour Fitness' mission to transform lives through fitness by empowering young people and their communities to embrace lifelong wellness habits. Read More...
Ecore Athletic Teams Up with United Football League to Equip The UFL’s Performance in Arlington, Texas
Posted: April 22, 2025 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - The United Football League (UFL) has partnered with Ecore Athletic, a leader in performance flooring, to outfit the league’s premier training facility in Arlington, Texas, with high-performance athletic surfacing designed to support player wellness, safety and performance. Ecore Athletic specializes in durable indoor and outdoor solutions that enhance training environments through advanced acoustics, ergonomics and impact protection. Read More...
REX Roundtables Founder Will Phillips Passes Away
Posted: April 17, 2025 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - It's with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Will Phillips, Founder of REX Roundtables. Will passed peacefully last week, surrounded by his family, after complications from surgery. There are very few people in the global fitness industry who have had the widespread and lasting impact that Will had over his 30+ years of service. His influence touched thousands of lives and transformed countless businesses. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Strategic Investment from Leonard Green & Partners; Continues Expansion In Florida With Acquisition Of Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms
Posted: April 16, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Holdings, LLC ("Crunch Fitness"), a globally recognized powerhouse in the fitness industry, announces a strategic investment from Leonard Green & Partners ("LGP"), a leading private equity investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, LGP will acquire a majority interest in Crunch Fitness from TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG and Crunch's minority shareholders. Read More...
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association Announces Expansion on a Global Scale
Posted: April 15, 2025 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces its further global expansion with the assistance of Nelson Artz, the newly appointed Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This expansion will provide racquet sports professionals in these regions with top-of-the-line professional development opportunities, helping to establish a higher standard in racquet sports careers. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Renews Partnership with Bilt Rewards
Posted: April 14, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, announces a renewal of its partnership with Bilt Rewards, the pioneering network that transforms housing and neighborhood spend into rewards and benefits, bringing the power of fitness and rewards together. Read More...
EōS Fitness Powers into 2025, Setting New Fitness Industry Benchmarks
Posted: April 11, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness launched into Q1 2025 with rapid growth, a new marketing campaign, in-gym innovations and impactful partnerships, laying the groundwork for a remarkable year ahead. From unveiling Will Power, the fitness industry’s first-ever brand character, to opening several new locations nationwide, EōS continues to expand and raise the bar for the fitness industry and redefine what it means to be a leader in the category. Read More...
Life Time Acquires High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT) to Complement Health and Wellness Experiences in NYC and Beyond
Posted: April 10, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the acquisition of High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT), founded by entrepreneur Brian Mazza. As desirability for Life Time continues to grow, this new relationship will further extend Life Time’s presence in the health and wellness landscape in New York City and beyond, bringing unparalleled, curated experiences to Life Time members. Read More...
CR Fitness Holdings Opens 75th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Colleyville, Texas
Posted: April 7, 2025 in Chains
COLLEYVILLE, TX - Crunch Fitness is bringing its exciting and inclusive fitness experience to Colleyville, Texas, with the opening of its brand-new 3.0 location. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC, led by industry veterans Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, now operates 75 locations across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. With the opening of Crunch Colleyville, the company continues its mission to provide high-quality, affordable fitness options to communities across the country. Read More...
U.S. Health Club and Studio Memberships Increase to Record 77 Million
Posted: April 7, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A record 77 million Americans, or 25% of people aged six and older, were members of a gym, studio or other fitness facility in 2024, according to new data released by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). When including non-member users, total fitness facility customers reached nearly 96 million, representing close to one in three Americans (31%). The rise in gym and studio participation signals growing interest in structured fitness, as the number of facility members increased by 20% between 2019 and 2024. Read More...
Dr. Jeff Chandler Reflects on Stepping Away and the Legacy of the Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ)
Posted: April 7, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - After 27 years as Editor in Chief of the Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ), Dr. Jeff Chandler, EdD, FNSCA, will step away from his role in April 2025. The NSCA is grateful for his leadership, dedication to peer-reviewed publishing, and lasting service to the SCJ community. In his farewell message, Dr. Chandler reflects on the journal’s evolution, the importance of quality research and the many individuals who have shaped SCJ’s impact... Read More...
EōS Fitness Crowns 2025 Submit Your Fit Winners
Posted: April 4, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness announced its annual Submit Your Fit contest winners for 2025, honoring five extraordinary members whose commitment to health and wellness has powerfully changed their lives. The campaign spotlights EōS members’ strengths, struggles and wins. Their collective experiences inspire and empower others to embark on journeys of their own. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Pacific Northwest Presence with Acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club in Greater Seattle Area
Posted: April 3, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") has announced the strategic acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club, a premier fitness, tennis and swim club located just north of Seattle in Edmonds, Washington. This is Bay Club’s third acquisition in the Pacific Northwest since 2023, marking another significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. Read More...
Technogym Opens New US Headquarters in Jersey City
Posted: April 2, 2025 in Suppliers
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Technogym announces the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Jersey City. This move marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the U.S. market, reinforcing its dedication to innovation, customer service excellence and operational efficiency. Read More...
Tens of Thousands Anticipated to Play Pickleball Simultaneously Across North America During Inaugural Agassi Open Play Day on April 12
Posted: April 2, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand and operator of 785 dedicated pickleball courts across North America, is celebrating National Pickleball Month in a big way. On Saturday, April 12, Life Time will host the Inaugural Agassi Open Play Day, inviting thousands of players to take part in simultaneous open play from 12PM to 3PM EST on its pickleball courts across its portfolio of athletic country clubs. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Adds Seasoned Leadership to Drive Nationwide Growth
Posted: April 2, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the modern Reformer Pilates franchise known for its curated music and full-body workouts, is strengthening its leadership team with four key hires. The brand welcomes Alex Lyons as Vice President of Product and Talent; Christa Dellebovi as Director of New Studio Openings and Business Management; Uri Kenig as Head of Franchise Operations; and Ricardo Quesada as Vice President of Marketing. Read More...
USTA Names Tracy Davies as General Manager of USA Tennis
Posted: April 2, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - USTA announces that Tracy Davies has been named to the position of General Manager, USA Tennis. In this new role, Davies will oversee an expanded high performance division that joins Player Development, Pro Circuit, Collegiate, Junior Competition and International Team Events into a single cohesive department. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Austin, Texas
Posted: April 1, 2025 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch South Park Meadows in Austin, Texas. The $6 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. The Undefeated Tribe currently has 27 Crunch locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with plans to open four additional locations in the Austin area and 14 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Missouri this year. Read More...
Cincinnati Sports Club Names New President and CEO
Posted: April 1, 2025 in Independents
CINCINNATI, OH - Marco Fiorini has been named President and CEO of the Cincinnati Sports Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. Marco began his career with the Club in August of 2013 as the Risk & Security Director. He was promoted to Operations Manager in June 2015 and became the Interim General Manager in March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. He completed Xavier University’s Executive MBA program in December 2020 and was appointed to General Manager in 2022. Read More...
Daxko Announces Pat Harper as Chief Technology Officer
Posted: April 1, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solution provider in the health and wellness industry, announces the appointment of Pat Harper as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Read More...
