Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Jonas Fitness and Critical Impact Partner to Innovate the Fitness Industry with New Solution
Posted: September 18, 2023 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - In a strategic partnership to drive innovation in the fitness industry, Jonas Fitness Inc., a leading fitness software and billing service provider, has joined forces with Critical Impact, a dynamic leader in email and SMS marketing solutions. Together, they have created a new solution called Connect2 powered by Critical Impact. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Leadership Transition
Posted: September 15, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that Craig R. Benson, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Benson's appointment follows the decision by the Board to transition to new leadership, resulting in Chris Rondeau's departure as the Company's CEO. Rondeau will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors and will be nominated for re-election at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting. Rondeau will continue to serve the Company in an advisory role as contemplated under his existing agreements with the Company to help ensure a smooth transition. In connection with this transition, the Board is engaging a leading executive search firm to assist in a comprehensive search process to identify a permanent CEO, with both internal and external candidates being considered. Read More...
Life Time Continues Pickleball Expansion with Opening of 22 Courts at Life Time Kingwood in Humble, Texas
Posted: September 15, 2023 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Life Time (NYSE:LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands and largest provider of pickleball courts, programming and leagues, is opening its largest outdoor pickleball development with 22 new courts opening adjacent to its Kingwood club in Humble, Texas on September 15. Life Time currently operates nearly 600 permanent pickleball courts across its network of athletic country clubs in North America. Read More...
ACSM Annual Meeting to Feature Yearly Spotlight
Posted: September 13, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Based on a Presidential task force recommendation, the Annual Meeting Program Committee has approved a decision to sunset ACSM's two World Congresses in favor of a new yearly “Spotlight” at the Annual Meeting, featuring sessions integrating basic science, applied science and clinical medicine. The inaugural Spotlight Theme for the 2024 Annual Meeting, as chosen by the new Spotlight subcommittee, is “Precision Health.” Read More...
Backed by $50M, PPA Tour, Major League Pickleball Agree to Merger
Posted: September 13, 2023 in Suppliers
AUSTIN and DALLAS, TX - Professional pickleball organizations MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) and Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) announce an agreement to merge under a unified and definitive professional pickleball holding company. The consolidation of the two entities is backed by a $50M investment from SC Holdings, DC Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, PPA Tour owner Tom Dundon, and a roster of existing MLP team owners. Read More...
IHRSA 2024 Convention & Trade Show Registration Is Now Open
Posted: September 12, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Lights, camera, action! IHRSA --the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders-- has opened registration for the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles March 6 - 8, 2024. More than 8,000 participants from around the world are expected to attend this premier event at the Los Angeles Convention Center for education, networking and purchasing, featuring an expected 350 exhibitors and 50 sponsors. The event will include three days of education sessions (March 6 - 8) and two days for the Trade Show (March 7 - 8). Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Expansion of Partnership with the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation
Posted: September 12, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, announces the expansion of their partnership with the John W. Brick (JWB) Mental Health Foundation. The Champion-level partnership will help fund the foundation’s Mental Well-being Certification for Fitness Professionals, among the first of its kind in the fitness industry. Read More...
National Academy of Sports Medicine Expands Access to Personal Trainer Credentials Through New Exam Option
Posted: September 12, 2023 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness training, announces it recently launched the NASM Personal Training Certificate exam as a part of its Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program. The industry-leading NASM CPT program provides science-based training strategies and learning innovations, including the NASM OPT Model, nutrition concepts and more. Read More...
USTA Commits $3 Million to Refurbish up to 200 Courts Across U.S.
Posted: September 11, 2023 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - In recognition of Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open women’s singles title, and to celebrate an American winning the U.S. Open, the USTA has committed to the refurbishment of up to 200 courts across the country, as part of the newly created US Open Legacy Initiative. In total, the USTA will allocate $3 million to reinvigorate courts at public parks and facilities across America, dedicated in Coco Gauff’s name. This $3 million matches the prize money for the U.S. Open Singles Champion. Read More...
Self Esteem Brands Announces AF National Franchising LTD as Master Franchisee for Anytime Fitness Clubs in All of Canada
Posted: September 7, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that AF National Franchising LTD has granted Anytime Fitness master franchisee for all of Canada, which now includes 225 franchised Anytime Fitness clubs. Read More...
