Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
ABC Fitness and Jazzercise Partner to Offer Member Management Solutions and Integrated Experiences
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, and Jazzercise, a global dance fitness company, announce a partnership that will keep the fun in fitness for millions of members worldwide. Read More...
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announces that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. Moving Through Cancer is the first disease-specific initiative within EIM and focused on making exercise a standard of oncological care by 2029. Read More...
Crunch Appoints Chequan Lewis, Former COO of Pizza Hut U.S., as President
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as President of Crunch. Ben Midgley will transition from CEO of Crunch Franchising to Crunch's Board of Directors as of March 15, 2024, and will be integral in franchisee relations. Lewis, the former Chief Operating Officer and the first Chief Equity Officer at Pizza Hut U.S., will guide and direct company operations for owned and franchised businesses in his new role. He will work directly with other Crunch executives and franchise owners to develop growth strategies, improve performance and elevate the brand. Lewis is a Howard University and Harvard Law School graduate, former business litigator, and Presidential Leadership Scholar who is deeply committed to civic engagement. Read More...
Bobbi Quick Appointed Jazzercise President
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Celebrating 55 years as a leading fitness brand, Jazzercise, the global dance fitness company, announces the appointment of Bobbi Quick as President. In this role, Quick and Jazzercise CEO, Shanna Missett Nelson, will collaborate to lead the dynamic female-founded business through the highly competitive fitness and wellness landscape. Together, they will drive the company's strategy and market growth through franchise and brand expansion. Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens New Location in Missouri City
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces the opening of its newest location in Missouri City. The gym is now officially open and marks Blink's 5th location in the greater Houston area. Read More...
Tennis Industry Association Rebrands as Racquet Industry Research Group
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) announces its transformation to the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). More than just a name change, this evolution signifies a broader mission to provide research and data to the entire racquet sports community. The organization acknowledges the wide scope within the racquet sports industry and aims to cater to the needs of every segment within it. Read More...
ACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: February 12, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its forward-thinking partnership with YogaRenew. Through this partnership, ACE offers the YogaRenew 200-Hour Yoga Teaching Training & Certification, a comprehensive, online yoga credential for health and exercise professionals that caters to the growing public demand for holistic health and fitness practices. Read More...
Amped Fitness Announces NASCAR Driver, Natalie Decker, as Partner
Posted: February 8, 2024 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Amped Fitness, an industry-leading gym franchise, announces its sponsorship of NASCAR talent, Natalie Decker. Decker will be behind the wheel of the #36 "Amped Fitness" Chevy Camaro for DGM Racing at the United Rentals 300 on February 17, 2024, at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. In a strategic move that highlights its commitment to female empowerment, this partnership was unveiled on National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Read More...
YogaSix Achieves New Milestone with Opening of 200th Studio in Sunnyvale, California
Posted: February 7, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand, announces the opening of its 200th location, YogaSix Sunnyvale in San Jose, California. YogaSix Sunnyvale joins an expansive network of studios across the United States, each offering a diverse range of classes designed to cater to yoga practitioners of all levels, and marks a significant achievement in the brand's commitment to fostering well-being and mindfulness for everyone. Read More...
ALS TDI Announces 2024 Research Goals
Posted: February 7, 2024 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - In 2024, ALS TDI is committed to building upon its achievements from 2023 while exploring innovative avenues to enhance the understanding of ALS and develop effective treatments. Efforts will focus on several key areas: Taking Biomarkers to the Next Level; Harnessing New Medical Technologies; Advancing Promising Drug Programs; Expanding Drug Testing in the Lab; Launching the ALS Trial Navigator; Further Expansion of ARC; and Drug Discovery Collaborations. Read More...
