Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Friday, September 11th, 2026
JETSET Pilates Announces Key Additions to Executive Lineup
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise that combines curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience, welcomes five new individuals to its esteemed leadership team, further enhancing the brand's growth, training and support infrastructure. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands Internationally With First Club Opening in Spain
Posted: July 22, 2024 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 the opening of its first club in Spain, located in the city of Sabadell in the province of Barcelona. As a part of the Company's strategic growth plan, Planet Fitness believes there is significant potential in Spain. The first several stores will be a joint venture with a franchisee partner and the remainder of the market will be franchised. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Greenwood, Indiana
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Chains
GREENWOOD, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the Fall 2024 opening of Crunch Greenwood, a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Greenwood, Indiana. Crunch Greenwood will be operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC. Brian Hibbard, the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, has found a unique opportunity to help develop the Crunch brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
Fitness International Acquires XSport Fitness, Expanding Presence in Chicagoland, New York and Virginia Markets
Posted: July 16, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club and Club Studio brands, announces its acquisition of XSport Fitness, marking a significant expansion of Fitness International's offerings in the Chicagoland, New York and Virginia markets. In keeping with its mission to provide quality fitness experiences to its members, Fitness International plans to invest in and enhance these new locations, rebranding under one of its four brand names. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Posted: July 11, 2024 in Chains
ST. CLOUD, MN - Crunch Franchise announces it will be opening its newest franchise, Crunch St. Cloud, a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota in Fall 2024. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
EōS Fitness Celebrates 2024 Submit Your Fit Winners
Posted: July 11, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym, with over 150 locations open or on the way, introduced the winners of its annual Submit Your Fit contest for 2024, demonstrating the power of fitness to change lives. This year, winners shared their stories of significant weight loss, triumph over health challenges and newfound confidence. Their collective experiences inspire others to embark on their unique transformation journeys. Read More...
Stamford’s Own Jamie Barone is Back as Head Coach at Chelsea Piers and Was Also Selected as One of Eight Coaches Named to the U.S. Paralympic Games Paris 2024
Posted: July 11, 2024 in Chains
STAMFORD, CT - Chelsea Piers Athletic Club announces the return of founding Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club (CP-AC) head coach Jamie Barone to lead the club to national prominence in 2024 - 25. This week, Barone was also named to the US Paralympics coaching staff that will support the 33 American swimmers headed to the 2024 Paralympic Games. Read More...
Life Time Reveals Transformed Harbour Island Athletic Club in Tampa
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - With a wait list topping 10,000, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the highly anticipated opening of its newest Florida destination, Life Time Harbour Island. Spanning nearly 6.5-acres, the Harbour Island location has been entirely transformed following a multi-million-dollar renovation to become Tampa's only luxury athletic and social destination. Read More...
Club Studio Debuts Premium Fitness Gym and Boutique Studio Classes at Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia
Posted: July 9, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC has opened its fourth Club Studio location in Vienna, Virginia. After investing $11M into retrofitting a former health club, the 50,000 square-foot facility was completely transformed to create a dynamic and modern fitness experience. The reimagined gym space features five innovative boutique fitness studios that were carefully curated to create a unique experience, along with recovery services (including cryotherapy and red light therapy) and plenty of free weights, strength and cardio areas, functional training area, locker rooms and more. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Clubs Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Aaron Watkins as CFO and MJ Patti as Senior Vice President of People & Culture
Posted: July 3, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a leader in the fitness industry renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to fostering healthy lifestyles, announces the addition of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Aaron Watkins has joined TruFit as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and MJ Patti has taken on the role of Senior Vice President of People & Culture. These strategic hires underscore TruFit's dedication to growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving fitness landscape. Read More...
