Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Congress Reintroduces Game-Changing Bill to Lower Healthcare Costs Through Fitness
Posted: March 26, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a commonsense, cost-saving solution to empower more Americans to invest in their health through physical activity. As Congress works through the ongoing budget reconciliation process, PHIT offers a timely and fiscally responsible opportunity to address rising healthcare costs and improve nationwide access to preventive health solutions. Read More...
Congressional Leaders Reintroduce ACSM-Supported Physical Activity Bill
Posted: March 26, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine applauds the reintroduction of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act that would encourage physical activity and incentivize healthier living. The bill would allow Americans to use a portion of the money saved in their pre-tax health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) toward qualified sports and fitness purchases, such as gym memberships, fitness equipment and youth sports league fees. Read More...
Life Time Eagle to be Company’s First Athletic Country Club Opening in Idaho
Posted: March 25, 2025 in Chains
EAGLE, ID - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is bringing its first athletic country club to Idaho with the opening of Life Time Eagle in late spring 2025. The club will debut in two phases, with a racquet sport-focused phase one opening in the late spring and the full Life Time athletic country club experience launching in summer 2026. Read More...
MRF Institute Partners with Medical Fitness Association to Advance Medical Fitness Integration
Posted: March 19, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - MRF Institute, a leader in bridging medicine, rehabilitation and fitness, announces a strategic partnership with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the medical fitness industry. This collaboration aims to enhance the integration of medical fitness services, providing comprehensive health solutions to communities nationwide. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Drives Growth with a People-First Recruitment Strategy
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the fastest-growing and leading Crunch Fitness franchisee, continues its rapid expansion with 74 open locations and counting. At the heart of this growth is a commitment to people over profits. At CR Fitness, recruitment is about leadership and long-term growth. Read More...
Gold’s Gym SoCal Appoints Tiffany Hamlin as Vice President of Fitness
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal announces the appointment of Tiffany Hamlin as Vice President of Fitness. A seasoned fitness executive with two decades of industry experience, Tiffany brings a passion for transforming lives through fitness and a wealth of expertise in gym operations, fitness programming and strategic business development. Read More...
Daxko and Bloomerang Empower Nonprofits to Raise More with Powerful Integration
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solution provider in the health and wellness industry, has partnered with Bloomerang, the nonprofit sector’s leading fundraising, donor and volunteer management platform to offer an integration that links donations and supporter activity recorded in Bloomerang to member records in Daxko Operations. Read More...
Mindbody Partners with Rokt to Deliver Highly Relevant Online Ad Experiences to Its Fitness and Wellness Members
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces it will offer more relevant ads to its membership community through a new partnership with Rokt. As a global leader in ecommerce unlocking real-time relevancy in the moments that matters most, Rokt's AI-powered Brain will enable Mindbody to create a seamless customer experience on its app while also controlling the types of offers eligible to be displayed to members. Read More...
ClassPass Announces Best Workout Studios, Spas, Salons and Instructors of 2024
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership offering access to thousands of studios, gyms and spas globally, announces the winners of the 2024 Best of ClassPass Awards. Covering 21 countries, the list highlights the top fitness and wellness destinations across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, EMEA and APAC regions. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Pam Watts to its Board of Directors
Posted: March 18, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of Pam Watts, CAE, to its Board of Directors. As the Executive Director of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Watts brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in the health and fitness industry. Read More...
Statement from HFA President & CEO Liz Clark on the Passing of Red Lerille
Posted: March 14, 2025 in IHRSA
LAS VEGAS, NV - Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark releases the following statement on the passing of Red Lerille: Red Lerille forged a path to success that is uniquely his own, benefiting his members along the way. Few industry leaders were as well known to their members as those who belong to the Red Lerille’s Health & Racquet Club, simply called Red’s. Read More...
Life Time and Silverstein Properties to Partner at Brooklyn Tower
Posted: March 12, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, and Silverstein Properties, a leading real estate investment, development and management firm, announce an agreement that will bring Life Time’s unparalleled health and wellness experience to the iconic Brooklyn Tower. Read More...
ABC Fitness and MyFitnessPal Collaborate to Integrate Holistic Health Tracking for Gym Members and Coaching Clients
Posted: March 12, 2025 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces they are working on a partnership with MyFitnessPal, a global nutrition and food tracking app. This collaboration will bring together two industry powerhouses who collectively support over 300 million people in over 100 countries to deliver an integrated experience that connects fitness owners and operators and coaches with powerful nutrition insights. Read More...
The HFA Show 2025 Kicks Off
Posted: March 11, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is preparing to welcome industry professionals from around the world to The HFA Show 2025, taking place March 12 - 14 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. As the premier conference and trade show for the health and fitness industry, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and most dynamic yet, featuring an enhanced conference structure, new trade show experiences and an exciting lineup of speakers. Read More...
HFA Show Will Feature 28th Annual Financial Panel
Posted: March 11, 2025 in IHRSA
LAS VEGAS, NV - Moderated by Management Vision and HFA Founder, Rick Caro, the 28th Annual Financial Panel on March 13 at The HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas will analyze the financial trends that are driving challenges and opportunities within the industry. His guests will include: Amna Malik, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley; Zach England, Managing Director, Harris Williams; Robbie Shapiro, Managing Director, York Capital Management; and Marty Newburger, Partner, KSL Capital Partners. Read More...
Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes The HFA Show 2025 Attendees with Exclusive Fitness Access
Posted: March 11, 2025 in Chains, IHRSA
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of fitness workouts, is extending a warm invite to all HFA attendees to enjoy complimentary gym passes to their world-class facilities during connecting travels through Los Angeles to the highly-anticipated HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas (March 12 – 14). With state-of-the-art equipment, expert trainers and a welcoming environment, Gold’s Gym SoCal provides a premier fitness experience for those looking to maintain their routine or explore new workouts. Read More...
Inspiring the World to Work Out: Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Showcases New Products at HFA 2025
Posted: March 11, 2025 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, global leaders in commercial fitness equipment, will exhibit its latest cardio, strength and digital fitness solutions at the HFA 2025 Trade Show, March 13 - 14 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Read More...
InBody Invites Guests to Flex and Celebrate 25 Years of Partnerships at HFA 2025
Posted: March 11, 2025 in Suppliers
CERRITOS, CA - InBody, a worldwide leader in comprehensive health solutions ranging from body composition analyzers to blood pressure monitors to dynamometers, is attending the HFA Show 2025 and celebrating over two decades of working with its partners to make better health and wellness easier for everyone to achieve. Read More...
CR Fitness Holdings Leads the Charge in Fitness Innovation: Advancing Group Fitness Strength Training and Pilates Trends in Crunch Fitness Clubs
Posted: March 10, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the fastest-growing, top Crunch Fitness franchisee, continues revolutionizing the fitness industry by using member feedback to influence the Crunch Fitness Brand. Under the leadership of CEO, Tony Scrimale, and Vice President of Group Fitness, Alyssa D'Aquino, CR Fitness Holdings has played a pivotal role in shaping group fitness trends, including the rise of strength training and Pilates-based formats. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Reaches 100 Locations Sold, Paving the Way for Explosive Growth Ahead
Posted: March 10, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the modern Reformer Pilates franchise combining curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience, announces the sale of its 100th franchise location. This milestone highlights the brand's rapid ascent as the premier destination for a transformative, high-end Pilates experience accessible to communities nationwide. Read More...
