Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, October 6th, 2025
Planet Fitness Donates More Than $10 Million Since 2016 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Advance Youth Wellbeing
Posted: December 30, 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 that the Company has contributed more than $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016 through its Judgement Free Generation philanthropic initiative, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to foster kinder communities. In 2024 alone, Planet Fitness donated more than $1 million thanks to the support of many franchisees, members, team members and partners. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Members Exercise Their Power in 2025 “Your Move” Campaign
Posted: December 30, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, in partnership with creative partner InGoodTaste, announce the launch of "Your Move," an empowering new brand initiative that challenges members to prioritize their health, wellness and their vision for a better self. With competitive pricing, community-focused classes, newly updated gyms and memberships designed for maximum flexibility, the brand is making it easier than ever for people to take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle - it's your move. Read More...
Life Time Celebrates End of 2024 with Opening of Its Rosemount Athletic Country Club in Minnesota
Posted: December 27, 2024 in Chains
ROSEMOUNT, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its final athletic country club of 2024, Life Time Rosemount. The new destination marks a unique public-private partnership with the City of Rosemount and demonstrates the variety of ways the company continues to serve communities and grow its portfolio. Read More...
Life Time Expands Atlanta Presence with Opening of Life Time North Druid Hills
Posted: December 16, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is expanding its national footprint, this time in Atlanta with the opening of its newest location, Life Time North Druid Hills. The new location marks the eighth Life Time location in Atlanta and the first in DeKalb County. Read More...
Planet Fitness Celebrates Tenth Year as Presenting Sponsor of Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 13, 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 that it will return for the tenth consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Read More...
HOTWORX Celebrates Significant Milestone with 700 Locations Opening in 7 Years
Posted: December 12, 2024 in Chains
NEW ORLEANS, LA - HOTWORX, the innovative infrared fitness studio franchise, announces a significant achievement of 700 studios open just seven years after the brand's founding. This milestone solidifies HOTWORX's position as one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Port St. Lucie, Florida
Posted: December 11, 2024 in Chains
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Port St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings LLC, Crunch Port St. Lucie will be located in the former Keiser University building, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Port St. Lucie. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Launches New Brand Campaign Celebrating the Personal and Diverse Motivations Behind Fitness
Posted: December 11, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, a global leader in science-backed, technology-tracked group fitness, announces the launch of its new brand campaign platform, "Every Reason is the Right Reason." This campaign marks the first public-facing expression of Orangetheory's renewed brand strategy and refreshed design system, centered on its promise of energizing everyone to live a longer, more vibrant life. Read More...
Life Time Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Transformation of Highland Park Athletic
Posted: December 7, 2024 in Chains
SAINT PAUL, MN - As one of the earliest clubs in its portfolio and ahead of its 30th anniversary, Life Time Highland Park unveils a multi-million dollar transformation and 20,800-square-foot expansion. Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opened the Highland Park club in November 1995. Today, the company operates more than 175 locations across 31 states and 43 major markets, including Toronto. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Unveils Its First 3.0 Gym Design with the Opening of Crunch East Plano
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Chains
PLANO, TX - CR Fitness Holdings, the largest, fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, announces the opening of Crunch East Plano, its second location in Plano, Texas, and sixth in the Dallas metro area. The new gym is the 72nd Crunch Fitness location for CR Fitness Holdings and the first to debut the brand-new Crunch Fitness 3.0 gym design. Read More...
Shiftwave Announces Multi-Year Deal with NFLPA, OneTeam Partners, and Exos to Enhance Athlete Health and Performance
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Chains
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Shiftwave, the groundbreaking wellness technology company, has entered a multi-year agreement with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), OneTeam Partners, and human performance company Exos to transform the wellbeing of current and former players. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas. The $10 million, 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2025. This is the fourth location in San Antonio that is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe. Read More...
Fitness International Hosts “Feeding America Day” on December 7 at Club Studio and on December 14 at LA Fitness Locations Nationwide
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness and Club Studio, has partnered with Feeding America to feed families through fitness, committing to raise $150,000 for at least 9.6 million meals by the end of 2024. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Furthering Support for Improved Student Meals with Green Onion
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In support of improved youth nutrition, the Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced enhancements to Green Onion. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Surpasses $1 Million Milestone in Fight Against Cancer
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness announce that its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign raised $172,307 this year to bring its total contributions to $1,035,336 in the past decade. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the campaign’s mission to support cancer research, education and services through The American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read More...
EōS Fitness Muscles Up for Expansion Throughout Greater Atlanta
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - EōS Fitness, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand, announces its expansion into greater Atlanta. With plans to open over 50 locations throughout Georgia over the next ten years, EōS is set to open its first several gyms by 2027. Read More...
Life Time Grows Digital Footprint with the Launch of 100 New On-Demand Fitness Classes and New Meditations on its Complimentary App
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Expanding on its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to everyone, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching 100 new on-demand classes and even more meditations via its complimentary app (available in Apple and Google stores). The additions bring users even more ways to get moving and be more mindful anytime, anywhere. 50 new videos are now available and will be followed by five new classes releasing each week. Read More...
Active Wellness Announces New Activate Location Coming to Cedar Park, Texas in Mid 2026
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management company, announces a new Activate location in Cedar Park, Texas, set to open in mid 2026. In partnership with Verdot Capital, a prominent real estate development firm, this new location will introduce Activate The Wellness Studio, where innovation meets elegant design to create an environment that optimizes physical and mental health. Read More...
Life Time Announces Expansion in South Florida with New Athletic Country Club in West Boca Raton, Opening Late 2025
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is expanding in South Florida with a planned second athletic country club in Boca Raton. Life Time West Boca will be located within the Uptown Boca mixed-use development and is expected to open in late 2025. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Teams Up With The LA Clippers
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces its partnership with the LA Clippers as the team's Official and Exclusive Fitness Partner. This partnership is aimed at growing and inspiring the next generation of basketball players through the organization's Jr. Clippers program. Read More...
