Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2023 Career Awards
Posted: June 22, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2023 Career Awards. Given annually, these distinguished awards honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Each winner will be formally recognized at the 2023 NSCA National Conference in Las Vegas, NV, July 12 - 15. Read More...
ACE Announces New Wix Partnership, Adds to Growing Library of Career Support Resources
Posted: June 22, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has partnered with Wix, a leading website building company, to launch the ACE+Wix Website Builder. The ACE+Wix Website Builder offers health and fitness professionals ready-to-use templates and a built-in suite of digital tools to create a website quickly and efficiently. It will also allow users to build their personal brand, reach new customers, increase their polished and professional online presence, connect with clients and gain career and technical support. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posted: June 21, 2023 in Chains
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Fall 2023 opening of Crunch Sioux Falls, a 60,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $6 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Sioux Falls is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Gordmans. Crunch Sioux Falls is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Sioux Falls will be the 40th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Expansion in Montgomery County, Maryland
Posted: June 21, 2023 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is expanding in Montgomery County, Maryland. Ohana Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness, will open two new locations. Construction will soon commence with club openings anticipated by year end. Read More...
John Reed Makes its Grand Entrance to Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade
Posted: June 21, 2023 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - JOHN REED, the internationally acclaimed fitness brand known for its cutting-edge facilities, dynamic classes, live DJs, endless training options and a vibrant community atmosphere, announces the Grand Opening of its newest location in the lively city of Santa Monica. Located in the heart of Santa Monica at the corner of 3rd Street Promenade and Wilshire Blvd, JOHN REED encompasses three stories of state-of-the-art facilities infused with coastal vibes and an airy atmosphere. Read More...
Act Now to Speak at IHRSA 2024
Posted: June 20, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Thousands of the global health and fitness industry's best minds gather each year at the IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show. The IHRSA stage is set as the perfect opportunity for you to tell your story, share your expertise and build your network. IHRSA 2024 will take place March 6 - 8, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Apply to speak at an education session before applications close on June 30. Read More...
Life Time’s New York City Expansion Continues with Iconic Indoor Pickleball and Athletic Club Destination in the Penn District
Posted: June 20, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces it is entering into a lease agreement with Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) to occupy more than 53,000 square feet on the first three floors of PENN 1, located adjacent to Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. The redeveloped 57-story building serves major office tenants and is readily accessible to hundreds of thousands of daily commuters via the most accessible transportation hub in the country. Read More...
TRX Announces Hiring of Matt Browne as Senior Vice President of Engineering
Posted: June 20, 2023 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, has added former Nike innovator, Matt Browne, to its executive team as Senior Vice President of Engineering. Reporting directly to TRX CEO, Jack Daly, Browne joins an esteemed group of experienced and savvy business-minded executives to continue the brand's dramatic revitalization and ongoing evolution toward a digital ecosystem where innovative technology meets world-class products. Read More...
The Power of Personalization: How Customized Exercise Programs Enhance Fitness and Health
Posted: June 19, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Recent research from a three-year study reveals consistent evidence that the implementation of personalized exercise programming, like that featured in the American Council on Exercise’s ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model (ACE IFT Model), optimizes training responsiveness and positively impacts a client’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and cardiometabolic health. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Playworks To Unlock Over 240,000 Hours of Play for Children Nationwide
Posted: June 16, 2023 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - As part of their 40-year anniversary celebration, 24 Hour Fitness is launching an initiative with Playworks to inspire the next generation to live a more active and healthy lifestyle. Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that helps children transform their physical and emotional health through the power of play. Children today engage in active play 50% less than their parents did, putting their health and well-being at greater risk than ever before, which this new partnership aims to address. Read More...
