Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Four HealthFitness Client Sites Awarded MXM Locations of Excellence Award
Posted: February 18, 2026 in Chains
LAKE FOREST, IL - HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, and a leading provider of comprehensive fitness solutions, announces that four of its client sites, Corewell Health - Health and Wellness Center, Rochester Hills, MI; Aurora Wellness Center, Burlington, WI; Mercy Health West Clermont HealthPlex, Batavia, OH; and Wayne County Community College’s Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center, Detroit, MI; received the 2025 Annual MXM Locations of Excellence Award. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces New Development Agreement In Mexico
Posted: February 17, 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, announces that it will be expanding its presence in Mexico. The Company has signed a franchise agreement with Impulso Gym to bolster its footprint in northern Mexico, opening new clubs in Tijuana and Mexicali. Currently, Planet Fitness has 47 locations in 14 states across Mexico. Read More...
Flex Partners with Equinox, the Luxury Fitness and Lifestyle Brand, to Bring HSA and FSA Spending to Members Through a Seamless, Elevated Experience Across All Clubs
Posted: February 17, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Flex, the HSA/FSA payments platform for leading health and wellness brands, announces a partnership with Equinox, the authority in high-performance luxury lifestyle. This collaboration marks the first time Equinox members can use HSA and FSA funds for select eligible offerings through Flex's compliant payments infrastructure. Read More...
Active Wellness Names Angie Dobrowski Director of Active Aging and Medical Fitness to Spearhead 2026 Longevity Initiative
Posted: February 17, 2026 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness, a leading fitness design, management and consulting company, announces the appointment of Angie Dobrowski as Director of Active Aging and Medical Fitness. This strategic move reinforces Active’s 2026 commitment to advancing longevity and healthspan, ensuring that individuals can lead inspired, healthy and active lives at every age. Read More...
LA Fitness and Shoot 360 Announce Pilot Program to Transform Basketball Gyms into Gamified, Data-Driven Training and Competition Experiences
Posted: February 12, 2026 in Chains, Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Shoot 360, one of the world's largest and most advanced technology-driven basketball training, competition and entertainment platforms, is piloting a program with LA Fitness that will convert select locations of the chain's basketball facilities into immersive, gamified experiences powered by cutting-edge technology. Test markets will launch in Northern California, Oregon and Washington State. Read More...
VASA Fitness Appoints Michael Schwindle as Chief Financial Officer
Posted: February 12, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness operators, announces the appointment of Michael Schwindle as Chief Financial Officer. Michael brings more than 30 years of financial and operational leadership experience across global retail, e-commerce and consumer brands. His appointment will help VASA continue to scale its national footprint. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Greensboro, North Carolina
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Crunch Fitness today announces the opening of Crunch West Market, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness, Crunch West Market creates a new fitness offering for residents of Greensboro. JF Fitness owns and operates 35 Crunch Fitness locations across the United States, and Crunch West Market will be JF Fitness' fifth location in North Carolina, with plans to open more locations this year. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Announces Move for a Life Time, the Next Chapter of its Annual Children’s Health Fundraiser
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces Move for a Life Time, a nationwide workout fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network and the Life Time Foundation. Taking place on Saturday, March 7 at more than 165 Life Time athletic clubs across the United States and Canada, the event invites participants of all fitness levels to move with purpose while supporting children's health initiatives nationwide. Read More...
PVOLVE Appoints Jesse McBain as Chief Operating Officer of Studio Development to Accelerate National Growth
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PVOLVE, the clinically proven functional fitness method rooted in strength, mobility and stability, announces Jesse McBain as Chief Operating Officer, Studio Development, as the brand accelerates the next chapter of its global studio expansion and franchise growth strategy. Read More...
World Gym International Announces the Upcoming Opening of its Newest Facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
PINE BROOK, N.J. - World Gym International announces the upcoming opening of its newest location in Pine Brook, New Jersey. Industry veteran, Erik Santiago, is excited to bring a new state of the art 50,000 square-foot family facility to the NJ/NY Metropolitan Area that will cater to World Gym Athletes of all kinds. Read More...
Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary (its Fourth in the Raleigh-Cary Market) Further Addressing Rapidly Growing Demand for Healthy Living
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
CARY, N.C. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, North Carolina, as the company continues to expand in highly desirable fast-growing markets demanding premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company's footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Steve Beard to Board of Directors
Posted: February 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Steve Beard, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Covista Inc., formerly Adtalem Global Education Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Beard brings Planet Fitness' Board of Directors to nine total directors. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Expands Central Florida Presence with Plans for Crunch Maitland
Posted: February 6, 2026 in Chains
MAITLAND, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility in Maitland, Florida. The new club is projected to open in 2026. Backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience, the leadership team—Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale—currently operates 93 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with continued expansion happening in Arizona. CR Fitness is on track to operate 110 Crunch Fitness locations nationwide by the end of 2026. Read More...
UFC GYM, the Premium Fitness Brand of the UFC, Officially Enters Mainland China
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
CHENGDU, CHINA - UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, announces that its premium fitness brand, UFC GYM, has officially entered the Mainland China market. The expansion marks a significant milestone in UFC GYM's global growth strategy and its commitment to delivering elite, competition-proven training systems and a performance-driven approach to health and wellness to Chinese consumers. Read More...
YogaSix and Dogtopia Team Up for “Paws and Poses” to Redefine Everyday Wellness for Pet Parents
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - As pet parents increasingly prioritize wellness for both themselves and their dogs, Dogtopia, the nation's leading pet wellness franchise, and YogaSix, a leading franchised yoga brand in the United States, are teaming up this February to make healthy routines easier to maintain. Read More...
