Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
HWLS and KORB Health Group Partner to Bring Affordable Medical Wellness Programs to Athletic and Fitness Clubs Across the U.S.
Posted: December 11, 2023 in Suppliers
AUSTIN, TX - Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Services (HWLS), an organization improving athletic and fitness club operations by implementing simple and highly profitable medical wellness and recovery programs, and KORB Health Group, a leading virtual healthcare organization offering quick and easy access to highly personalized medical wellness programs to help people improve their mental, physical and emotional health, announce a partnership to support fitness clubs and their members across the U.S. Read More...
Sara Kooperman Unveils New Book: Fit For Business
Posted: December 11, 2023 in Suppliers
Sara Kooperman, an influential figure in the fitness professional industry proudly unveils her highly anticipated debut book, Fit For Business: An Unapologetic Look at the Life of a Witty Fitness Entrepreneur. Read More...
Ecore Enhances Industry Leadership in Circular Economy with Strategic Acquisition of Ameritread
Posted: December 7, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a global leader in the recycling and transformation of reclaimed materials into innovative, performance-driven surfaces, announces its strategic acquisition of Ameritread Remanufactured Tires, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in the remanufacturing of certified reconstructed tires. The acquisition further solidifies Ecore’s commitment to sustainability and strengthens its position as a leader in the circular economy. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Allen, Texas
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Chains
ALLEN, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Allen, a $5 million, 37,155-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Allen is located in a newly renovated space in the Twin Creeks Village Shopping Center, previously occupied by UFC FIT. 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. The CR Fitness team currently operates 58 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Return as Presenting Sponsor of New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square
Posted: December 6, 2023 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 it will be returning as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the ninth consecutive year, in partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Expands Healthy Planet Mission
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - The Life Time Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Life Time, Inc. (NYSE: LTH), was established to inspire Healthy People, a Healthy Planet and a Healthy Way of Life. With an eye toward the 'Healthy Planet' element of its mission, the Life Time Foundation is now expanding focus on forestation and conservation efforts to help combat climate change driven by fast-rising amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere. Read More...
Now Available: The World’s First Mental Well-Being Certification for Fitness Professionals
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Suppliers
TIMONIUM, MD - The Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, announces that their first certification in mental well-being, designed specifically for fitness professionals, is now available for pre-purchase. The first of its kind, the Mental Well-Being Certification for Fitness Professionals sets out to bridge the gap between the mental well-being and the fitness industries. Now, fitness professionals from all over the world can sign up for first access to be certified in mental well-being. Read More...
MIC Coalition Adds IHRSA as Member to Represent Health and Fitness Industry
Posted: December 6, 2023 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The MIC Coalition announces that IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the latest member to join the coalition in support of transparency and balance in the music licensing industry. IHRSA and its members join a broad-based collection of businesses that provide music in retail establishments, live entertainment venues, hotels, restaurants, bars, wineries and taverns throughout the country, as well as over the nation’s radio and television airwaves and Internet. Read More...
EōS Fitness Celebrates the Opening of its 30th Gym in Arizona
Posted: December 5, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Phoenix residents won’t have to look far for the unrivaled energy they can only find at EōS Fitness, as the nationwide gym chain opens its seventh location in the city, its 30th in the state of Arizona. Spanning over 42,000 square feet, the newest EōS Fitness in the Valley of the Sun boasts high-end smart technology, top-of-the-line cardio equipment, state-of-the-art strength training machines and innovative recovery options offering something for every gymgoer. Read More...
Core Health & Fitness and EGYM Announce Strategic Partnership
Posted: December 5, 2023 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Core Health & Fitness, home to Star Trac and StairMaster commercial fitness products, and EGYM, a global leader in fitness technology, announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming the cardio workout experience. The collaboration brings together Core’s innovative cardio equipment and EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology to provide gym-goers with an unparalleled workout experience. Read More...
