Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Self Esteem Brands Names Two International Leaders to New Posts
Posted: May 25, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands with more than 5,500 locations around the world, announces two appointments to newly-created leadership roles that will help advance the next phase of global growth. Taka Suzuki has been named Regional Vice President, Japan and Asia-Pacific, while Jonathan Midttun joins SEB as International Technology Lead. Read More...
Wellbeats Provides Convenient, Accessible Wellness Programming for Employees
Posted: May 25, 2023 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The County of Ventura (California) introduced Wellbeats Wellness, a product of LifeSpeak Inc., to provide its employees with a convenient, affordable wellbeing solution that works for them on their own schedules, overcoming the challenges of being available for health and wellbeing activities and gaining access to equipment. Read More...
Ecore’s Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile (PVT) Honored with Multiple Industry Awards
Posted: May 25, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Known for transforming reclaimed materials into performance flooring that makes people’s lives better, Ecore has further reinforced its reputation as a leading innovator in the commercial flooring industry by earning two prestigious product awards and recognition as a sustainability leader. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: May 24, 2023 in Chains
NASHVILLE, TN - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Priest Lake, a 34,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment. Crunch Priest Lake is located in a newly renovated space on the corner of Priest Lake Plaza. It is owned by Fitness Gurus LLC, and it is their first location in Nashville. Read More...
UFC GYM and UFC FIT Celebrate Continued Expansion
Posted: May 24, 2023 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, and UFC Fit, announce the sale of three new franchise locations, expanding the fast-growing brand's nationwide footprint. With more than 900 locations in 40 countries currently in development, the new locations add to the organization's vision to provide a wholistic wellness approach to its unique global member community. Read More...
World Spinning Experience (WSX) Returns to Miami, September 7 – 10, 2023
Posted: May 24, 2023 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - The 2023 World Spinning Experience (WSX), scheduled for September 7 - 10, 2023, is the highly anticipated return of the global Spinning event in Miami, formerly known as the World Spinning and Sports Conference (WSSC). The new name reflects the event’s dedication purely to Spinning, offering programming for instructors, aspiring instructors, studio owners, managers and enthusiasts. The 2023 theme “We’re Better Together” speaks to this inclusiveness as well as the recognition of the incomparable impact of in-person learning and networking. Read More...
ACSM Releases Updated Code of Ethics for Certified Professionals
Posted: May 24, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - One of the annual responsibilities of the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) Executive Committee (EC) is a review of operating policies. This review ensures that the CCRB is consistently evaluating its certification practices and meeting industry best practices. As such, the CCRB Ethics Committee compared the revised ACSM Member Code of Ethics to the Code of Ethics for ACSM Credentialed Professionals (ACSMCP). Both documents were in alignment. Minimal changes were approved by the CCRB EC in May 2023. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Columbus, Georgia
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Chains
COLUMBUS, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming fall opening of Crunch Columbus, a $5 million, 45,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1.5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Columbus is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Best Buy. Crunch Columbus is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Columbus will be the 39th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC. Read More...
ClubIntel Releases: The Gen Z Fitness Consumer
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel announces the release of its latest research endeavor, conducted by ClubIntel and sponsored by ABC Fitness, the comprehensive report on the Gen Z Fitness Consumer. In an era where the fitness landscape is rapidly evolving, understanding the preferences and behaviors of the youngest generation of fitness enthusiasts is essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve. Read More...
Therabody Named Barry’s Official Recovery Partner
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Wellness technology innovator Therabody announces it is the official recovery partner of fitness pioneer Barry's. The announcement marks a milestone for both companies as Barry's aims to provide best-in-class recovery solutions that enhance customer experience and Therabody further solidifies its leadership in the fitness industry. The partnership is designed to pair Barry's signature workout with Therabody's wellness technology, providing the Barry's community with an end-to-end wellness experience before and after they work out. Read More...
