Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs Rebrand to Form In-Shape Family Fitness
Posted: October 5, 2023 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs have announced they are uniting and taking the first step in their rebranding to form In-Shape Family Fitness, boasting 63 health clubs throughout California. This announcement marks the first step in the formal joining of the two brands under one name as the company seeks to revolutionize the fitness experience for its members. Read More...
Barry’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Record-Breaking Mega-Classes In Los Angeles
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Leading global fitness brand Barry's is marking a major milestone by ringing in its 25th anniversary with its largest workout classes to date and birthday celebration featuring a headline performance by superstar DJ Diplo. This celebration represents the incredible cultural impact, significance and longevity of the Barry's brand upon generations of fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Read More...
CycleBar Hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Month CycleGives Rides
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - While incredible strides have been made in the fight against breast cancer in recent years, 43,170 people still die of breast cancer each year. In an effort to spread awareness and contribute to breast cancer research, programs and services in support of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, CycleBar, the world’s largest indoor cycling franchise, is supporting Susan G. Komen this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More...
Power Wellness Centers Lead the Country in Medical Fitness Association Facility Certifications
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness is pleased to announce that, in 2022, five of its thirty managed medically integrated fitness centers received Facility Certifications, all with excellent scores. Medical Fitness Facility Certification is a prestigious recognition and a mark of excellence in the health and wellness industry. Nationally, only 43 medical fitness centers have achieved this status, of which 15% are managed by Power Wellness. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Plano, Texas
Posted: October 2, 2023 in Chains
PLANO, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Plano, a $5 million, 37,264 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 53 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Additionally, the CR Fitness team has nine locations set to open in 2023 in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, with a goal of reaching 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
New York Sports Club (NYSC) Announces Opening of Its First New York Branded Sports Club in Washington, D.C.
Posted: October 2, 2023 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Sports Club (NYSC) announces the highly anticipated opening of its inaugural NYSC-branded club in Washington, D.C. This groundbreaking expansion marks a milestone for NYSC as it introduces the first of its new-generation clubs to the D.C. area. Read More...
Planet Fitness Corporate Team Members Support Local Communities Through its ‘Flexing For Good’ Month-Long Volunteer Initiative
Posted: September 28, 2023 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 continuing to enhance people's lives and create a healthier world by hosting a company-wide 'Flexing for Good' volunteer initiative for its corporate team members. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Launches Brand New Mobile App
Posted: September 28, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness franchises in the country, Burn Boot Camp announces the next generation of the Burn Boot Camp app for both iPhone and Android users. The new app will bring the transformative workouts, supportive community, and game-changing nutrition of our brick-and-mortar locations to everyone, everywhere. Read More...
EōS Fitness Opens First Fort Worth Location
Posted: September 27, 2023 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - EōS Fitness’ footprint is growing as big as the Texas sky with the opening of its first gym in Fort Worth, the seventh to open in the state this year. With nearly 60,000 square feet of fitness space featuring high-end smart technology strength training equipment, top-of-the-line cardio machines and innovative recovery options, the new gym is the company’s largest location to open in the Lone Star State. Read More...
Life Time Expands to Connecticut with First Athletic Country Club and Life Time Living Luxury Residences in Downtown Stamford
Posted: September 27, 2023 in Chains
STAMFORD, CT - Life Time (NYSE:LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of its first athletic country club in Connecticut with a nearly 52,000 square-foot athletic country club and 10,000 square-foot rooftop beach club in downtown Stamford. Read More...

