Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Life Time Opens First Location in Boulder, Colorado
Posted: May 27, 2025 in Chains
BOULDER, CO - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the opening of its highly anticipated Life Time Boulder athletic country club. Located in Central Boulder, the new 52,000-square-foot (36,000 indoors) destination marks the company's eighth location in Colorado. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Awards $8,000 for Excellence in Coaching with San Diego Wave
Posted: May 21, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, announces the recognition of two exceptional San Diego coaches and youth mentors, all during a soccer match between the San Diego Wave and the Portland Thorns. During the event, 24 Hour Fitness CEO and President, Karl Sanft, presented a $1,000 check for the Excellence in Coaching Award, bringing the total donated to $8,000 for local coaches, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the next generation of soccer players. Read More...
Life Time’s LTH Supplement Line Launches Third Collagen Product with Introduction of Refuel Protein Bar
Posted: May 15, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is going all-in on collagen. The LTH supplement lineup has unveiled its new Refuel Protein Bar as the newest addition to its offerings of collagen-rich products as more consumers explore its ability to support joint health, skin elasticity, stronger hair and more. Read More...
North Castle Partners’ Prestigious “CEO Of The Year” Award To Tony Scrimale, Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm and investment partner of CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the top franchisee for Crunch Fitness, has recognized CEO Tony Scrimale as the recipient of their 2025 "CEO of the Year" award. A tradition now in its 25th year, this marks the second time in the past four years CR Fitness Holdings has been awarded, a rare occurrence in the ceremony's history. Read More...
TSG Consumer to Acquire EōS Fitness
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DALLAS, TX - TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading specialist private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EōS Fitness (“EōS”), a leading US operator of High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gyms. EōS Chief Executive Officer Rich Drengberg will continue to head the company with his tenured leadership team and will retain a vested interest in the go-forward company. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Closes on $305 Million Senior Secured Facility
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces the successful closing of a $305 million senior secured facility provided by affiliates of The TCW Group. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing transformation, as it proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity and strengthens 24 Hour Fitness's position as one of the largest fitness club operators in the United States. Read More...
Workout Anytime Welcomes Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer, Strengthening Leadership Team Amid Growth Surge
Posted: May 9, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the leading premium 24/7 fitness franchise with over 200 locations nationwide, announces the appointment of Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer. This key leadership addition follows the recent naming of Jerry Pugh as CEO, reinforcing a bold new era of growth, innovation and brand elevation for the fitness franchise. Read More...
New Look, Same Heart: Gold’s Gym SoCal Revamps Original North Hollywood Club
Posted: May 8, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of serious training, is leveling up its North Hollywood location with bold, state-of-the-art upgrades. As the very first club in the SoCal franchise, which opened its doors 36 years ago, this iconic gym is getting a powerful refresh while staying true to the legacy that made it legendary. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Brunswick, Ohio
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
BRUNSWICK, OH - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Brunswick in Brunswick, Ohio. The 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, LLC, Crunch Brunswick will create a new fitness offering for residents of Brunswick. Read More...
EōS Fitness Exceeds 1.5 Million Members, Continues Rapid Nationwide Growth
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness celebrates the impressive milestone of surpassing 1.5 million members. With more than 175 locations open or on the way, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand continues to elevate the fitness experience across its national footprint. Read More...
Drew Stauffacher Named New Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the World’s Largest Kickboxing Franchise
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Drew Stauffacher has been named as the new Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world's largest kickboxing franchise. Transitioning from the role of Vice President of Operations, this strategic move allows Stauffacher to leverage over 13 years of experience with the brand and focus on enhancing the member experience, strengthening franchise support and leading innovation to keep 9Round at the forefront of boutique fitness. Read More...
Crunch to Host Nationwide Fundraising Event to Support Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS
Posted: May 5, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price announces it will host its nationwide fundraising event to support Augie's Quest to Cure ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The initiative will take place at participating Crunch Fitness, Crunch Select, and Crunch Signature locations nationwide on Saturday, May 31, from 9AM to 10:30AM local time, with the ability for Crunch members and non-members to participate, donate and help in the fight to find a cure for this debilitating disease. Read More...
Amped Fitness Powers Into Houston with Two Game-Changing Gym Openings
Posted: May 2, 2025 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Amped Fitness, a fastest-growing trailblazer in the fitness industry, is making a massive entrance into the Lone Star State with not one, but two brand-new locations landing in Houston this summer. Introducing: Amped Fitness Willowbrook and Amped Fitness Gessner, two state-of-the-art clubs set to redefine what a gym experience should look like. Read More...
Complimentary Mindful May Meditation Program Launches on Life Time App During National Mental Health Month
Posted: April 30, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is making it easier than ever to prioritize mindfulness during National Mental Health Month with the debut of its first-ever Mindful May program, dropping May 4 on the complimentary Life Time app. The program aims to be a valuable resource at a time when 75% of Americans report experiencing physical or mental symptoms from stress. Read More...
9Round International Partner Conquers the Grindstone 100
Posted: April 30, 2025 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round knows that real growth happens when you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible. One of their dedicated International Master Developers, Ariel Cabrera of Guatemala, who also happens to be a passionate endurance athlete, recently completed one of the toughest ultra marathons: the Grindstone 100 in the Shenandoah Valley. This event isn’t just a race; it’s a test of physical and mental endurance that few are brave enough to attempt. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Unveils New Amenity Concepts Designed to Redefine the Member Experience
Posted: April 28, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is expanding its premium fitness offerings with the launch of Recovery24 and Premium Fit24, two innovative amenities now available at select club locations nationwide. These new experiences are designed to elevate the fitness journey, offering members advanced recovery and high-tech strength training solutions in dedicated private environments. Read More...
UFC GYM and UFC FIT to Host Nationwide Fundraising Workout for Augie’s Quest
Posted: April 24, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - UFC GYM and UFC FIT will host a nationwide, donation-based group workout on Sunday, May 4 to support Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS and honor ALS Awareness Month. This special event will raise funds for groundbreaking amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and provide care for those affected by the disease, with all proceeds going directly to the nonprofit. Participating UFC GYM and UFC FIT locations across the country will host a 90-minute, donation-based group workout. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Norfolk, Virginia
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch Norfolk will create a new fitness offering for residents of Norfolk. Fitness Ventures LLC owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Crunch Norfolk will be the Fitness Ventures LLC's 68th location nationwide and fourth location in Virginia, with plans to open at least 10 more gyms this year. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Expands Support of American Forests
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In celebration of Earth Month and its ongoing commitment to conservation, reforestation and protecting the planet, the Life Time Foundation has provided a $300,000 grant to American Forests to support the reforestation of the Rim Fire burn scar in California's Stanislaus National Forest, just west of Yosemite National Park. Read More...
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...
