Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Major Milestone Achieved for Exercise Professionals, Health Care
Posted: May 5, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Health Level Seven International (HL7), a global network of health care databases, has formally approved a Physical Activity Implementation Guide adding physical activity as a vital sign and enabling referrals between exercise professionals and health care professionals. This is a major milestone on the road to establishing exercise professionals as a critical part of the health care team and adding physical activity as a standard vital sign in health care delivery, two fundamental tenets of ACSM's global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine. Read More...
Peloton Partners with Ed Sheeran to Introduce the Brand’s First-Ever Original Audio Collaboration for the Peloton App
Posted: May 5, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton announces an exciting new partnership with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran for the release of a first-ever series of Outdoor Walks featuring original audio content from Sheeran’s latest album Subtract. Only available on the Peloton App, the Outdoor Walks offered in varying lengths, feature Sheeran and Peloton Instructors Jon Hosking and Tobias Heinze. Unlike anything produced before at Peloton, the global collaboration unites both Members and fans of Sheeran through class content that offers a full album experience and connected, immersive and intimate storytelling. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Corpus Christi, a new $8M, 50,000-square foot, 24/7 hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Corpus Christi is located in a newly renovated and modern space previously occupied by Gold's Gym. Crunch Corpus Christi is owned by the Undefeated Tribe and will be the second Crunch Fitness location in Corpus Christi. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Makes Strong Showing on 2023 Entrepreneur Lists
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, continues to lead the boutique fitness industry, announces that the majority of its brands have been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s coveted New & Emerging Franchises list, the Fastest-Growing Franchises list and the Top Global Franchises List. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Teams Up with Golden Globe Winner and New Mom Gina Rodriguez to Champion the Global Fitness Brand’s “Mother’s Other Day” Movement
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - A recent study conducted by Orangetheory Fitness among U.S. consumers revealed that 54% of moms believe Mother's Day is more stressful than an average Sunday. Further, 82% of moms shared that they'd enjoy their Mother's Day celebration more if they had the next day for themselves. Based on these insights, the company is pleased to announce that it is declaring Monday, May 15, 2023, as Mother's Other Day. Read More...
31 NFL Teams Draft Exos Athletes
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, an industry leader in sports performance, announces another industry-leading season, which the brand attributes to their athletes' success at the 2023 NFL combine and draft. Since 2015, Exos has produced 743 draft picks, an average of 83 per year, including 127 first-rounders, averaging 14 per year. Historically, Exos has helped support 1,265 athletes en route to getting drafted into the NFL, including 231 first-round picks, 92 in the Top 10, and eight No. 1 overall picks. Read More...
Workout Anytime Launches Into 2023 with Two Gym Openings, Five New Signings, Refreshed Vendor Partnerships and New In-Club Offerings
Posted: April 28, 2023 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week fitness concept with nearly 200 units open across the U.S., has opened two new locations and signed deals for an additional five in Q1 alone. There are five additional gyms slotted to open in the second quarter as the franchisor works to open a total of 30 new locations in 2023. As it continues to expand, Workout Anytime is targeting Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Virginia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, Missouri and Iowa. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Its Newest Location in Buford, Georgia
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
BUFORD, GA - Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the Grand Opening of Crunch Buford, a $5 million, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment in Gwinnett County. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 47 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Read More...
UFC GYM launches new UFC FIT facility at Kanakia Silicon Valley in Powai
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
MUMBAI, INDIA - UFC GYM launches its newest UFC FIT location at the Club Cloud of Kanakia Silicon Valley in Powai. This facility is the first UFC FIT branded club in India. The Kanakia Group has a legacy of over three decades and is India's leading premium real estate developer. UFC GYM's association with Kanakia is mutually beneficial because of their shared values of integrity and team work. Read More...
Chuze Fitness Acquires Bailey’s Health & Fitness
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Chuze Fitness, a family-owned health club chain with 44 existing locations across the western United States whose mission is to build healthier communities through human connections and kindness, announces the acquisition of Jacksonville-based Bailey's Health & Fitness. With 16 locations, Bailey's has been a staple in its community for over 40 years. Together, these family-owned and operated fitness companies who focus on hospitality, cleanliness and customer service are embarking on the ultimate collaboration with the closing of this acquisition. Read More...
