Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Merrithew Commemorates 35 Years of Evolving Mindful Movement
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - This year, Merrithew, Leaders in Mindful Movement, proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary. Beginning as a studio in Toronto, Merrithew has grown into a globally recognized brand, known for its excellence in mind-body education and equipment. Today, the company has trained over 80,000 students across more than 135 countries. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Partners With Angel City Football Club as Founding Level Partner to Champion Community Wellness and Youth Soccer Development
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leading health club industry pioneer with over 275 locations across the United States, headquartered in Southern California announces a partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC). This collaboration aims to foster community wellness, promote women's fitness, and support youth soccer development, marking a significant step forward in both organizations' commitment to health and inclusivity. 24 Hour Fitness joins as a multi-year Founding Level Partner. Read More...
ACE Expands Partnership with Precision Nutrition to Launch Vital AI Education to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to expand its partnership with Precision Nutrition to launch the AI Bootcamp for Coaches. This first-of-its-kind, on-demand course is designed to equip health and exercise professionals with the essential skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools effectively into their professional business and practice. Read More...
IHRSA Modernization Continues with New Name
Posted: March 6, 2024 in HFA
LOS ANGELES, CA - Marking the next chapter of member service and engagement for an innovative and consumer-focused industry, IHRSA President & CEO Liz Clark today unveiled a new name for the organization: Health & Fitness Association, which she described as a “global community of industry leaders supporting an association committed to advocacy, education, and research.” Read More...
Gold’s Gym Inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber Into Hall of Fame
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Chains
VENICE BEACH, CA - Gold's Gym, the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, inducts Pete Grymkowski, Ed Connors and Tim Kimber into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame. These three individuals have been instrumental in shaping the history and growth of Gold's Gym during the 1980s and 1990s, leading the brand to unprecedented success and establishing its global presence. Read More...
ABC Fitness Launches #ABCFit40 Campaign Celebrating 40 Million Members and 40 Years in the Fitness Technology Industry
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, introduces #ABCFit40, an interactive campaign celebrating the company’s 40 years of business. Today, the company is impacting 40 million lives in over 100 countries by supporting people on their fitness and wellbeing journeys whether they are working out in gyms or studios, or tracking healthy habits with their personal training. Read More...
Club Pilates Hits Historic Milestone with Opening of 1,000th Studio in Portland, Oregon
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the largest premium boutique Pilates brand, announces the historic milestone of its 1,000th location opening in Portland, Oregon. This studio joins an expansive global network of Club Pilates studios, each offering effective and low impact Reformer-based fitness routines to people of all backgrounds. Read More...
Myzone’s Unique Heart Rate Training Ecosystem Now Available Through Apple and Android Smart Watches
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smart watch. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Expands Reach with Acquisition of iLoveKickboxing
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world's largest kickboxing franchise, announces its recent acquisition of iLoveKickboxing (ILKB), a prominent kickboxing fitness franchise. This strategic move positions 9Round as the sole proprietor of all 56 ILKB franchise locations across the United States and Canada. Read More...
Life Fitness Delivers on the Future of Fitness, Debuting State-of-the-Art Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, Symbio, at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will unveil a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show. Life Fitness' latest innovations builds on the company's 55-year legacy as a cornerstone in gyms and fitness facilities around the world. Notably, the first-of-its-kind ultra-premium cardio line, Symbio, will debut at IHRSA 2024, following the company's announcement of the four-machine collection in November 2023. Read More...
