Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, May 25th, 2026
RD Management Announces LA Fitness Under Construction at Tampa RITHM
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - RD Management announces that LA Fitness is officially under construction at Tampa RITHM, delivering a 29,944-square-foot, state-of-the-art, full-service sports club to the transformative mixed-use redevelopment in Tampa. The new club is scheduled to open in 2026. Read More...
The Edge Fitness Clubs Reopens Philadelphia-Area Locations Following Major Upgrades
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Edge Fitness Clubs, a dynamic, high-energy gym dedicated to transforming lives, announce the grand reopenings of six locations across the Greater Philadelphia region, unveiling newly transformed studio spaces designed to elevate the member experience. All clubs deliver a best-in-class fitness experience that combines professional-grade strength training with boutique-style programming, all under one roof. Read More...
Fitness Formula Clubs Named Chicago’s Best Gym for the Third Consecutive Year
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) announces it has been named Chicago’s Best Gym for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned the city’s top fitness honor. The recognition comes as part of Chicago Reader’s annual “Best of Chicago” awards, where more than 100,000 Chicagoans participated in the nomination and voting process, making this achievement especially meaningful. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Announces Hudson Square Club, Continuing Its 30-Year Legacy in New York City
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, the New York-born fitness and wellness brand that has helped shape how New Yorkers move, connect and live well for more than 30 years, announces the upcoming opening of Chelsea Piers Fitness Hudson Square. Slated to open in the second half of 2026, this new club marks the next chapter in the brand's thoughtful, community-driven expansion across New York City. Read More...
Planet Fitness Partners with Dick Vitale and College Basketball Stars to Help Fans Rebound and Recover During Basketball’s Biggest Month
Posted: March 2, 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, is helping everyone rebound and recover from the upsets, wins and losses of basketball's biggest month. This season is filled with thrilling moments that captivate fans and push athletes to their limits, but with that excitement comes real physical strain and emotional highs and lows. Read More...
Pure Barre Kicks Off 2026 Barre Stronger Challenge
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, an Xponential Fitness brand and the largest barre brand in the United States, announces the return of its highly anticipated Barre Stronger Challenge, running through March 31 at participating studios across North America. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Reports Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Posted: February 26, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) ("World Gym" or the "Company"), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, announces its full-year 2025 financial results. The company achieved solid profitability growth, driven by higher revenue and improved operating margins, with particularly strong performance in the fourth quarter. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Austin, Texas
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Crunch announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Austin Northwest in Austin, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Austin Northwest will create a new fitness offering for residents of Austin. Read More...
Amped Fitness Expands to 35 Locations Nationwide, Bringing Its EDLP Model to Arizona’s Growing Fitness Market
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - Amped Fitness, one of the fastest-growing high-value fitness brands in the United States, has officially opened its first Arizona location at Glendale Galleria. This marks the company's 35th gym nationwide and its entry into the Southwest market. Read More...
UFC GYM and NexGen MD Scientific to Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Longevity Medicine Access
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - UFC GYM is announcing a joint venture with NexGen MD Scientific, a leading longevity supply chain and telehealth platform, to bring premium longevity services directly to its members. The partnership will launch with two flagship longevity clinic locations within UFC GYM facilities, with plans to expand rapidly across the network. Read More...
