Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Amped Fitness Expands to 35 Locations Nationwide, Bringing Its EDLP Model to Arizona’s Growing Fitness Market
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - Amped Fitness, one of the fastest-growing high-value fitness brands in the United States, has officially opened its first Arizona location at Glendale Galleria. This marks the company's 35th gym nationwide and its entry into the Southwest market. Read More...
UFC GYM and NexGen MD Scientific to Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Longevity Medicine Access
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - UFC GYM is announcing a joint venture with NexGen MD Scientific, a leading longevity supply chain and telehealth platform, to bring premium longevity services directly to its members. The partnership will launch with two flagship longevity clinic locations within UFC GYM facilities, with plans to expand rapidly across the network. Read More...
USTA Foundation Pledges 800,000 Service Hours in Support of ‘Realize the Dream’
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation announces a new partnership with ‘Realize the Dream’, a national initiative led by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King that calls on people everywhere to turn small moments into acts of service that strengthen communities and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Leads the Fitness Industry with 4.27M Square Feet Leased in 2025
Posted: February 24, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, experienced significant growth through leasing activity in 2025, according to year-end data from CoStar, the leading global provider of real estate information. Crunch signed an estimated 4.27 million square feet of space in 2025, an increase of +48% from 2024. The fitness club's lease volume is up +164% over the past three years, marking the third consecutive year in a row that the gym outpaced industry competitors in total leasing activity. In 2024, Crunch opened a total of 61 clubs, and in 2025, Crunch opened 91 clubs, demonstrating a 49% increase over the last year. Read More...
HFA to Honor Gigliola Aycardi, Martin Seibold, and Chris Craytor at The HFA Show 2026
Posted: February 24, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will recognize three prominent leaders for their impact on the global fitness and wellness sector during The HFA Show 2026, scheduled for March 16–18 in San Diego. Bodytech Colombia Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Gigliola Aycardi, LifeFit Group CEO Martin Seibold, and ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers CEO Chris Craytor will each receive industry awards from HFA during The HFA Show 2026. Aycardi and Seibold will be honored prior to the keynote address on March 17, and Craytor will receive his award prior to the March 18 keynote. Read More...
USTA Appoints Craig Tiley as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 24, 2026 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announces the appointment of Craig Tiley, the accomplished Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Australia, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Tiley is widely recognized for driving monumental growth in tennis participation during his tenure in the role in Australia. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Padres Launch Partnership to Build a Healthier Community
Posted: February 23, 2026 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces a new partnership with the San Diego Padres, bringing the two San Diego-based organizations together around a shared commitment to movement, community and a lifetime of health. As part of the partnership, 24 Hour Fitness will become the Official Fitness Center Partner of the San Diego Padres and integrate into select Padres fan and community initiatives throughout the season, aligning with the team's broader slate of events and programming designed to encourage active lifestyles for fans of all ages. Read More...
EōS Lights up the Sunset Strip Cementing its Footprint in Los Angeles
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing national gym brand with more than 225 locations open or on the way, is making a bold entrance onto the iconic Sunset Strip. The elevated EōS Lux concept will reshape the West Hollywood fitness scene with a high-end, performance-driven experience created for the city’s first-time fitness enthusiasts and most ambitious gymgoers. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Appoints Jason Losco as Chief Development Officer to Support Strategic Growth
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leading US fitness franchise with more than 400 locations and over $250 million in systemwide revenue, announces the appointment of Jason Losco as Burn's first Chief Development Officer. In this new role, Losco will oversee franchise development strategy, real estate, construction and compliance, supporting continued U.S. growth while strengthening the foundation for disciplined long-term expansion. Read More...
Matrix Fitness and seca Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Medical-Grade, Insight-Driven Training Experiences
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI and HAMBURG, GERMANY - Matrix Fitness and seca announced a strategic partnership focused on the development of an integrated solution designed to translate medical-grade body composition insight into guided, intelligent training experiences. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on accuracy, reliability and meaningful insight as expectations around personalization and outcomes continue to rise across the fitness industry. Read More...
NSCA and HYROX Academy Announce Global Partnership to Advance Coaching Standards in Hybrid Fitness Racing
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO and HAMBURG, GERMANY - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and HYROX Academy have announced a global partnership dedicated to advancing coaching excellence in the growing sport of hybrid fitness racing. Read More...
