Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Bay Club Continues to Deliver on Growth Strategy With Bay Area Country Club Acquisition
Posted: August 31, 2023 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") announces the first milestone that underscores a continued growth plan along the West Coast–the acquisition of Crow Canyon Country Club ("Crow Canyon"). Crow Canyon's acquisition and subsequent expansion mark a pivotal step forward as Bay Club embarks on a significant trajectory of growth. By year-end, the company's footprint will expand to encompass more than 25 locations, including 11 Campuses, 135,000 members and a workforce exceeding 4,000 employees. Read More...
New CEO Targets Global Growth for Fitness On Demand Brand
Posted: August 30, 2023 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness On Demand, a globally recognized pioneer in delivering top-tier fitness content for over a decade, is embarking on a new phase of innovation and expansion. This week marks a significant turning point as the company welcomes a distinguished industry expert, Andy Peat, as its new CEO, accompanied by a comprehensive worldwide rebranding initiative already in motion. With immediate effect, Andy assumes leadership of Fitness On Demand's operations spanning 2,800 locations worldwide, tasked with propelling the brand's evolution from a leading content provider to a trusted technological partner for fitness establishments in the fitness, corporate, hospitality and multi-family housing sectors. Read More...
California Family Fitness and Shoot 360 Team Up to Transform Basketball Training
Posted: August 30, 2023 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - California Family Fitness (CFF), one of Sacramento’s leading health and fitness clubs, announces the launch of Shoot 360, one of the world's leading immersive basketball training experiences, at its Rocklin Sports Complex. Shoot 360 combines cutting-edge science and technology with hands-on, one-on-one coaching to deliver in-person skill development, digital gamification and virtual competition. Read More...
ALS TDI Awarded CDC Funding to Accelerate Identification of ALS Risk Factors
Posted: August 29, 2023 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announces a significant development in its pursuit of ALS insights. ALS TDI has received a substantial grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), $480,000 annually for up to three years, to initiate a comprehensive research project dedicated to identifying the lifestyle risk factors associated with ALS. Read More...
USTA Names 29 Outstanding Facility Award Winners
Posted: August 28, 2023 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces that the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in San Francisco was named the Featured Facility of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the USTA on a tennis facility. The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Tennis Center was one of 29 winners of the USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. Read More...
IHRSA Fitness Brasil 2023 Triumphs Again
Posted: August 25, 2023 in HFA
BRAZIL - For decades, the IHRSA Fitness Brazil Conference & Trade Show has been the largest, widely anticipated, and highly respected fitness, sport, health and wellness event in Latin America. This year’s gathering, the 24th in history, occurred August 16 - 19 at the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo. 15,000 visitors took advantage of more than 30 educational programs and attended 200 lectures, hearing from hundreds of speakers. The Trade Show, spanning more than 172,200-square-feet, featured 100 major equipment and service brands, which exhibited some 3,000 products. Read More...
Life Time Debt Upgraded by Moody’s; Company Closes on $45 Million Sale-Leaseback Transaction
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's") has upgraded the company's issuer credit rating to 'B2' from 'B3.' As reasons for the upgrade, Moody's cited the company's improving performance, including membership, revenue and EBITDA trends, and steps the cmpany is taking to continue to improve its balance sheet and reduce leverage. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Commits to Equal Pay Pledge in California
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) proudly announces its commitment to the California Equal Pay Pledge. This decision reflects an ongoing organizational dedication to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and advancing gender equity within the health and fitness sector. By signing this pledge, ACE joins the efforts to close the gender pay gap and support women in their careers by ensuring opportunities to thrive in their professional lives. Read More...
USPTA Signs Multi-Year Pickleball Deal with Selkirk Sport
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a three-year agreement with Selkirk Sport. Per the agreement, Selkirk Sport will serve as the Official Pickleball Ball and the Official Pickleball Net of the USPTA. Read More...
Peloton Kicks Off College Strategy Engaging Students, Athletes, and Alumni
Posted: August 23, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces its strategy to partner with colleges, universities, athletes and student platforms to bring the brand's impactful and entertaining workouts to campuses through its world class content, co-branded Peloton Bikes and elevated on-site experiences. Building on the brand's commitment to empower anyone, anywhere, anytime, Peloton's college campus integrations will bring the magic of Peloton to students, alumni and fans across the country through three strategic pillars... Read More...
