Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
NSCA Announces 2023 Annual Awards
Posted: June 30, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2023 Annual Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Each individual was nominated by the NSCA community and will be formally recognized at the 2023 NSCA National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, this July 12 - 15. Read More...
ACSM to Implement Mandatory First Aid Training for Certified Professionals in 2027
Posted: June 29, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) certified professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of their clients, extending beyond exercise routines. It is essential to provide immediate basic first aid care in certain situations to prevent the rapid deterioration of a client or patient's condition and minimize the risk of long-term injury or death. Recognizing the significance of these skills, the ACSM certification board is implementing a mandatory first aid requirement for all ACSM certification programs starting from January 1, 2027. Read More...
Self Esteem Brands Bringing Basecamp Fitness to Las Vegas for the First Time
Posted: June 29, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands with more than 5,500 locations around the world, announces it will bring Basecamp Fitness to Las Vegas. Founded in 2002 by Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortenson, Self Esteem Brands' mission is to improve the self-esteem of the world. Read More...
Precor and Stages Cycling Announce a Global Distribution Partnership
Posted: June 29, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Precor, a world-class provider of commercial fitness solutions, and Stages Cycling, a leading manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles, power meters and cycle computers, announce intentions to enter into a strategic global distribution agreement that will expand the availability and reach of Stages Cycling products to new markets and customers. Read More...
Planet Fitness Grants $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens For Their Commitment to Creating a Judgement Free Generation
Posted: June 28, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which recognizes teens for their commitment to promoting kindness and contributing to a more judgement free planet. Fifty deserving Boys & Girls Clubs of America students across the U.S. were each awarded $5,000, with over half (58%) of whom will be first-generation college students and more than three-quarters (84%) belonging to underrepresented minority groups. Read More...
Life Time Announces Summer 2023 Opening of Life Time Sienna in Missouri City, Texas
Posted: June 28, 2023 in Chains
MISSOURI CITY, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the late-summer opening of Life Time Sienna, its 30th destination in Texas. With an outdoor beach club, leisure pools, an expansive workout floor, six dedicated studio spaces and much more, Life Time Sienna will have no shortage of spaces for members to live their healthy, happy life. Read More...
Peloton Introduces Lanebreak Tread
Posted: June 28, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton announces the launch of Lanebreak Tread. Available to all Peloton Tread Members globally, Lanebreak Tread combines gaming-inspired fitness content and music for a fun interactive cardio workout that is tailored to the Peloton Tread. This announcement follows the introduction of Lanebreak Bike in 2022 with millions of Lanebreak workouts completed since launch. Read More...
TRX Announces Acquisition of YBell Fitness
Posted: June 27, 2023 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training equipment and education announces the acquisition of YBell, an Australian revolutionary fitness equipment company known for its innovative designs and versatile training tools. This strategic acquisition enhances TRX's cutting-edge, multi-purpose, patented product offerings and training solutions. The acquisition will further enhance TRX's ecosystem enabling fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers and gym owners the access to a comprehensive range of functional training equipment and related education. Read More...
IHRSA Announces New Staff and Promotions
Posted: June 22, 2023 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Liz Clark, President & CEO of IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, announces the hiring of new staff members and the promotion of a team member. Pamela Kufahl joined June 19 as Senior Director of Communications and will lead external-facing campaigns, drive social media content, and produce a wide array of member and industry-facing articles, documents and resources such as the popular Health Club Consumer Report and Global Report. Pam joins IHRSA from Club Industry where she was Director of Content and Engagement, and previously Editor-in-Chief, a post she assumed in 2004. Read More...
Inaugural ESG Report Highlights Life Time’s 30 Years of Sustainable and Socially Responsible Business Practices
Posted: June 22, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, reinforcing the company's steadfast commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices for more than 30 years. The company's Healthy Way of Life accomplishments are highlighted within three categories: Healthy People, Healthy Planet and Healthy Principles. Read More...
