Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
ACE Welcomes Nathen McEown, CPA, to its Board of Directors
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Nathen McEown, a respected leader in finance and public accounting, has joined its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026. McEown’s expertise will help guide the ACE mission and strategic direction for the next three years. Read More...
World Gym International Announces the Upcoming Opening of its Newest Facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
PINE BROOK, N.J. - World Gym International announces the upcoming opening of its newest location in Pine Brook, New Jersey. Industry veteran, Erik Santiago, is excited to bring a new state of the art 50,000 square-foot family facility to the NJ/NY Metropolitan Area that will cater to World Gym Athletes of all kinds. Read More...
Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary (its Fourth in the Raleigh-Cary Market) Further Addressing Rapidly Growing Demand for Healthy Living
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
CARY, N.C. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, North Carolina, as the company continues to expand in highly desirable fast-growing markets demanding premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company's footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends. Read More...
Daxko Boutique Fitness Solution, Exercise.com, Earns Best Customer Support Award from Software Advice for 2026
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Exercise.com has been named the Best “Customer Support” Software by Software Advice in the Appointment Scheduling Software category for 2026. This recognition is based on verified user feedback and reflects Exercise.com’s commitment to helping boutique fitness businesses succeed with reliable support and scheduling tools. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Steve Beard to Board of Directors
Posted: February 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Steve Beard, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Covista Inc., formerly Adtalem Global Education Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Beard brings Planet Fitness' Board of Directors to nine total directors. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Expands Central Florida Presence with Plans for Crunch Maitland
Posted: February 6, 2026 in Chains
MAITLAND, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility in Maitland, Florida. The new club is projected to open in 2026. Backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience, the leadership team—Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale—currently operates 93 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with continued expansion happening in Arizona. CR Fitness is on track to operate 110 Crunch Fitness locations nationwide by the end of 2026. Read More...
UFC GYM, the Premium Fitness Brand of the UFC, Officially Enters Mainland China
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
CHENGDU, CHINA - UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, announces that its premium fitness brand, UFC GYM, has officially entered the Mainland China market. The expansion marks a significant milestone in UFC GYM's global growth strategy and its commitment to delivering elite, competition-proven training systems and a performance-driven approach to health and wellness to Chinese consumers. Read More...
YogaSix and Dogtopia Team Up for “Paws and Poses” to Redefine Everyday Wellness for Pet Parents
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - As pet parents increasingly prioritize wellness for both themselves and their dogs, Dogtopia, the nation's leading pet wellness franchise, and YogaSix, a leading franchised yoga brand in the United States, are teaming up this February to make healthy routines easier to maintain. Read More...
Technogym: 10 Times at the Side of the Olympic Games
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Suppliers
MILAN, ITALY - Founded in Italy over 40 years ago in a humble garage and grown into a global leader in sport, fitness and wellness, Technogym has become the reference partner for the athletic preparation of the world's greatest champions and events including the Olympic Games. Milano Cortina 2026 marks Technogym's tenth participation as Exclusive and Official Supplier of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, reaffirming a long–standing commitment to the values of sport, wellness and social responsibility. Read More...
Club Pilates Unveils Circuit, Brand’s First New National Class in Seven Years
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the world’s largest Pilates brand, announces the national launch of Circuit, its first new class format to roll out nationwide in seven years. Launching across studios beginning this month, Circuit delivers a dynamic, full-body workout that blends strength, mobility, endurance and cardio through structured, circuit-style Pilates rounds. Read More...
