Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
ACE Announces its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). SAP members serve as key advisors to ACE on emerging and trending health and exercise topics based on their research or current practice in the field. They also play a key role in helping ACE share evidence-based information with health and exercise professionals and the public. Read More...
Workout Anytime Names Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development
Posted: February 3, 2026 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - While Americans are projected to spend an estimated $60 billion on fitness in 2026, Workout Anytime, a premium 24/7 fitness franchise, has named Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development to spearhead the brand's next stage of disciplined franchise growth. In this role, Hicks will lead Workout Anytime's franchise development strategy, focusing on identifying the right franchise partners, strengthening real estate selection and building systems designed to support scalable growth across new and existing markets. Read More...
EōS Fitness Clocks Record Growth in 2025, Surpassing Two Million Members
Posted: February 3, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness closed 2025 by surpassing two million members and growing its national footprint by more than 20% during Q4. The High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym brand continues to accelerate its strategic growth, fueling expansion with ongoing reinvestment in existing locations and deeper community partnerships. Read More...
USA Pickleball Announces Latest Round of Grow the Game Grant Awardees
Posted: February 2, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball, through its charitable arm, USA Pickleball Serves, has announced the latest Grow the Game Grant awardees, supporting schools, parks and recreation departments, and community organizations working to introduce pickleball to new and underserved audiences across the country. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Presents at 2026 ICR Conference
Posted: January 30, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) ("World Gym " or the "Company"), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, recently presented at the 28th Annual ICR Conference, one of the largest growth company investment conferences of the year with over 3,000 attendees. During the conference, the company held many investor and banker meetings to raise awareness of the business and explore a potential capital markets listing in the United States. Read More...
Elaine LaLanne’s 100th Birthday Celebration to Follow the Health & Fitness Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Posted: January 29, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces a special 100th birthday celebration for fitness pioneer Elaine LaLanne after she and her husband, Jack Lalanne, are inducted into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego, in conjunction with The HFA Show 2026. Immediately after the HFA Hall of Fame ceremony, attendees who purchased tickets to the event will be invited to remain in the same venue for the birthday celebration honoring Elaine, who will turn 100 years old on March 19, 2026, just days after her induction. A group of Elaine’s longtime friends and supporters is anticipated to attend the celebration. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 29, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced a two-year extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. The continued collaboration focuses on promoting educational materials that prepare exercise professionals with education and tools to support the design and delivery of safe, effective physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Apple Valley, Minnesota
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
APPLE VALLEY, MN - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Apple Valley in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The $8 million, 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Apple Valley will create a new fitness offering for residents of Apple Valley. Read More...
VASA Fitness Appoints Chris Tarrant as Chief Growth Officer
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces the appointment of Chris Tarrant as Chief Growth Officer. A longtime VASA Board Member, Tarrant brings more than 30 years of experience leading market planning, real estate, design, construction and development initiatives for some of the world's most respected consumer brands. His appointment marks an important step in strengthening VASA's leadership as the company continues to grow and expand nationally. Read More...
HOTWORX Raises Over $63,000 for Veterans and Military Women Battling Breast Cancer
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
NEW ORLEANS, LA - HOTWORX, the revolutionary 24-hour infrared fitness studio franchise, announces the successful conclusion of its 2025 Workouts for Heroes campaign, raising a total of $63,253.42 to support U.S. veterans and military women battling breast cancer. Read More...
