Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
9Round Kickboxing Fitness CEO Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson Returns to the Ring: A Recommitment Triumph
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson, Founder and CEO of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, is set to inspire the world once again as he steps out of retirement and back into the professional fighting ring. Shannon will fight in Karate Combat's KC43 Event in the Welterweight Division on December 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More...
Amped Fitness Announces Grand Opening of Five New Locations Across Florida
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Amped Fitness, no stranger to the game in the fitness industry, announces the grand opening dates of five brand new locations across Florida. These former fitness centers were acquired earlier this year and have since undergone a 360' renovation to live up to the unparalleled Amped Fitness standard and design. Read More...
Life Time Shenandoah Debuts, Company’s 13th Athletic Country Club and 3rd Life Time Work in Houston
Posted: November 10, 2023 in Chains
SHENANDOAH, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, continues its expansion with the opening of Life Time Shenandoah and Life Time Work Shenandoah, the Company's 13th athletic country club destination and third premium coworking location in Houston. Read More...
Largest Private Fitness Provider Nationally Acquires Iconic Lexington Facility
Posted: November 9, 2023 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, KY - Genesis Health Clubs announces the acquisition of Lexington Tennis Club, effective immediately. The club, now known as Genesis Health Clubs - Lexington Tennis Club, represents the 66th in the ever-growing Genesis portfolio, and the third in Kentucky. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Richland Hills, Texas
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch North Richland Hills, a $5 million, 32,710-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch North Richland Hills is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by UFC FIT. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Raises $160,000 in 9th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness, California’s premier destination for family fitness and wellness, announces that it raised over $160,000 for cancer research in October. In-Shape Family Fitness, formerly California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs now doing business under one name, has 63 clubs throughout California that all came together to raise funds for the campaign. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Revamps Offerings and Benefits For Franchise Owners
Posted: November 3, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Kickboxing, the world's largest kickboxing fitness franchise, announces its grand "re-birth" with a renewed commitment to providing cutting-edge fitness experiences for all, backed by revolutionary, proprietary technology. Read More...
Blink Fitness to Host Free In-Gym 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, will host its second annual Blinksgiving 5K Turkey Trot at Blink gyms across the country this Thanksgiving. Offering a twist on the popular Thanksgiving tradition, Blink’s event will give runners the option for a fun and weatherproof indoor race on the treadmill. The Blinksgiving Turkey Trot is free and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged. Read More...
Burlington Life Time Living Opens as Market’s First Integrated Luxury Apartment Residences Focused on Comprehensive Health and Wellness
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Chains
BURLINGTON, MA - Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is bringing its one-of-a-kind Life Time Living experience to the greater Boston area with the opening of Life Time Living Burlington. Life Time partnered with Nordblom Company to complete the vibrant, 13-acre community, a 167-unit residential complex, located adjacent to Life Time's Burlington athletic county club. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Oklahoma City
Posted: November 1, 2023 in Chains
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Quail Springs, an $8 million, 50,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Quail Springs is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch system. The Undefeated Tribe currently operates numerous locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with many more in development. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Teaming Up with Apple Fitness+ to Offer Members Fitness Experiences Anytime, Anywhere
Posted: November 1, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN and CUPERTINO, CA - Self Esteem Brands, LLC (SEB), parent company to a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness club brand, is teaming up with Apple Fitness+, an award-winning fitness and wellness service designed to be welcoming to all, to offer members an unmatched digital and in-person fitness experience. Read More...
Amber Burke Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Burn Boot Camp
Posted: November 1, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp announces the promotion of Amber Burke to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Her journey from Vice President of Franchise Operations to this esteemed role reflects her outstanding dedication and commitment to the company's mission and core values. Read More...
Row House Announces Inaugural ROWVEMBER Challenge, Kicking Off In Studios November 6
Posted: October 30, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Row House, the largest indoor rowing brand, is hosting ROWVEMBER, a first-of-its-kind weeklong event during which Row House members and their friends are challenged to put their skills to the ultimate test. From November 6 through 12, 2023, studios will offer specialty class types, allowing members to see if they have what it takes to go the extra meter. Read More...
Life Time’s Experience Life Magazine Takes Home Four Awards at Prestigious 2023 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards
Posted: October 26, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Experience Life, the print and digital magazine from Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, was awarded four Eddies and Ozzies as part of the 2023 FOLIO: Awards, the most prestigious recognition program in the publishing community. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Urbandale, Iowa
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Chains
URBANDALE, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2023 opening of Crunch Urbandale, a 43,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Urbandale is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Urbandale will be the 43rd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Iowa. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Opens Two New Manhattan Orangetheory Locations: Bryant Park and TriBeCa
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa. These new ventures magnify Empire's established footprint in Manhattan, enhancing their portfolio there to eight studios, with the additional studios located in Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, West Village, Midtown West and the Upper West Side. Read More...
Ahead of Global Franchisee Conference, Self Esteem Brands Shares Record-breaking Q3 2023 Anytime Fitness Sales, Traffic Worldwide
Posted: October 24, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands announces key Q3 2023 results for Anytime Fitness. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Marietta, Georgia
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
MARIETTA, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Marietta, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 56 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Marietta will be the 12th location to open in the Atlanta region. Read More...
Retro Fitness Appoints Retail Growth Veteran Larry Strain as Chief Development Officer
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announces the appointment of Larry Strain, CCIM as Chief Development Officer. Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens Next-Gen Gym in Stuyvesant Heights
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces the opening of its newest and first location in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Read More...
