Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Crunch Fitness Appoints John Kersh as Managing Director of International Development
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of John Kersh as the company's Managing Director of International Development. The addition comes as Crunch Fitness emphasizes global expansion, and Kersh will be integral to opening more Crunch gyms across the globe. Read More...
Life Time Opens 12th Athletic Country Club in Dallas-Fort Worth with Debut of Life Time Las Colinas
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) continues its growth in Texas with two new athletic country clubs opening in the coming months. Located in Irving, Life Time Las Colinas opened April 26. Later this summer, the nearby Life Time Westlake will debut. A waitlist is now open. Read More...
Exos Leads a New Class of Prospective Athletes into the NFL Draft
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, a leader in coaching and performance, announces another successful season following the 2024 NFL Combine and Draft. Read More...
Life Time Appoints James LaValle Chief Science Officer
Posted: April 29, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the appointment of James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, C.C.N.M.T. as Chief Science Officer. LaValle will spearhead the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and strategic relationships to support MIORA, Life Time's new longevity and performance program launched in late 2023, including the first dedicated MIORA clinic at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis. Read More...
Blink Fitness Kicks Off Series of Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Member Experience and Advance Growth
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces a series of new strategic initiatives to reinvigorate its most popular gyms, elevate its member experience and deepen its community connections. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Clubs Appoints Joe Pritchard as CEO to Lead Company into Next Phase of Growth
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs announces the appointment of Joe Pritchard as its new CEO. With a background in healthcare leadership and a commitment to wellness, Joe brings over 45 years of experience to TruFit. Read More...
BHOUT Selects ABC Fitness as Partner to Support International Expansion
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - BHOUT, an innovative exergaming fit-tech company, has chosen ABC Fitness, a tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, as their exclusive international member management solution. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Crunch Fitness has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Oklahoma City, a 35,000-square-foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, projected to open its doors in summer 2024. Read More...
EōS Fitness and Project 150 Join Forces to Empower Local Youth Through Scholarship Program
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - In a powerful demonstration of community support, Project 150, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, announces its third consecutive year of partnership with EōS Fitness to raise funds for its scholarship program. Read More...
Lindora, a Leader in Wellness Solutions, Signs First Wave of Multi-Unit Franchise Agreements in Key Markets
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Following its acquisition by Xponential Fitness, Lindora, a leading provider of medically-guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions, announces that its recently launched franchise opportunity and fueled expansion efforts have commenced with multi-unit licenses awarded in key markets across the nation, including Dallas, Boise, Rochester, Buffalo, Atlanta, Chicago and Portland. Read More...
