Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Industry Leader, Mohammed Iqbal, Joins ABC Fitness as Chief Strategy Officer
Posted: February 18, 2025 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses globally, announces the appointment of Mohammed (Mo) Iqbal as Chief Strategy Officer. Effective immediately, Iqbal will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, including partnerships, strategic consulting services, and mergers and acquisitions, to further solidify ABC Fitness’ position as an industry leader. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, Expands in Texas with $12 Million Gym in Fort Worth
Posted: February 14, 2025 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is set to open Crunch Summer Creek, a state-of-the-art, $12 million, 35,111 square-foot fitness facility in Fort Worth, Texas in late 2025. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who collectively bring over 150 years of fitness industry expertise. Read More...
StretchLab Becomes Official Stretching Partner of Major League Pickleball
Posted: February 14, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - StretchLab, the largest assisted stretching brand in the United States, announces its official sponsorship of Major League Pickleball (MLP), the preeminent, coed, team-based professional pickleball league, strengthening StretchLab’s presence within the rapidly growing pickleball community. Read More...
Planet Fitness Realigns Leadership Team to Drive Growth Initiatives
Posted: February 13, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has realigned its leadership team to support the company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward. The following appointments will take effect on March 3, 2025... Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Celebrates and Honors Employees at Annual Peak Awards Party
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Chains
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Mountainside Fitness was proud to celebrate and honor all 1,800 employees at its Annual Peak Awards Party. The yearly employee recognition party was held at Chateau Luxe Phoenix where employees enjoyed a Roaring 20’s themed celebration and the past year’s accomplishments. Mountainside Fitness has been celebrating employees at its Annual Peak Awards Party for the last decade. Each year, the event is held at a large venue and with a new theme. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Announces Major Dallas/Fort Worth Expansion
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces a significant expansion across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Arshad Nizam is leading the development of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, driving the expansion of new clubs in the region. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Recipients of 2024/2025 Project COURAGE Scholarships
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness has announced the recipients of their Project COURAGE scholarship awards for 2024/2025, selecting seven students and professionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Launched in 2023, the Project COURAGE initiative empowers individuals at the 107 HBCUs to explore fitness-related fields and develop relevant skills. Read More...
TRX Launches New Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Tools and Education
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - Functional training leader TRX is advancing into the physical therapy and rehab sector via a three-pronged approach to injury recovery: PT-approved tools for clinic settings, PT-approved science-backed education guide and expert-led rehabilitation programming on the TRX App™ as an at-home supplement to office visits. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with New Reseller Active Lifestyle (China) Ltd.
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement and Pilates equipment, announces its partnership with Active Lifestyle (China) Ltd., a renowned fitness integration solution provider in Mainland China. This strategic collaboration will further expand Merrithew’s presence in the Chinese market, bringing its premium Pilates equipment to fitness enthusiasts and professionals across the country. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Posted: February 11, 2025 in Chains
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Crunch Fitness announces the grand opening of Crunch Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The $3 million state-of-the-art fitness facility is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness. Crunch Myrtle Beach is located in the Coastal Grand Mall, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Myrtle Beach. Read More...
Escape Fitness Sets New Blueprint For Strength Training With The Launch of LOAD
Posted: February 11, 2025 in Suppliers
WEST CHESTER, OH - Escape Fitness, a global leader in innovative fitness solutions, has unveiled Octagon LOAD or “LOAD”, a groundbreaking strength and functional training system. Developed from years of industry expertise and global insights, LOAD addresses critical challenges faced by fitness facilities, offering a versatile, safe and engaging, results-driven solution that meets the rising demand for strength training. Read More...
BARRE3 Accelerates Growth With Strategic Studio Barre Acquisition
Posted: February 10, 2025 in Chains
PORTLAND, OR - Barre3, a wellness brand renowned for its dedication to women's fitness has acquired San Diego based barre brand, Studio Barre. Their 11 studios across California, Montana, Rhode Island and South Carolina will all become Barre3. Barre3 continues to transform lives through a mindful approach to fitness. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Location Announced in Ocala, Florida
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Chains
OCALA, FL - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its newest facility coming to Ocala, Florida. The state-of-the-art facility, which will span 37,000 square feet and feature 13 professional-grade indoor courts, is targeting an opening in the summer of 2025. Read More...
New Study Confirms Health Benefits of the 12-3-30 Workout
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is excited to share the findings of a peer-reviewed research study conducted by the High Altitude Exercise Physiology Program at Western Colorado University. This study provides evidence demonstrating the physiological and health benefits of the 12-3-30 workout, a fitness routine that gained popularity through social media influencers in 2020 and has since amassed billions of views. Read More...
Tennis Channel, United Pickleball Association Launch Pickleballtv App
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SANTA MONICA, CA - Tennis Channel and the United Pickleball Association (UPA) have launched an app in support of their co-owned pickleball-dedicated television network, Pickleballtv (PBTV). Available to all iOS and Android users, the Pickleballtv app is the sport’s most comprehensive media destination, with thousands of hours of live and on-demand matches from the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP). Read More...
Fitness World Canada partners with RUNVAN for 2025
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Chains
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Fitness World Canada has been announced as the official fitness partner of RUNVAN for all 2025 races, including the First Half, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Jerome Classic (Track and Field), Turkey Trot and Great Trek. Read More...
Peloton Expands Teams Feature, Giving Members Even More Ways to Build Stronger Fitness Communities
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton announces new updates to Teams, the latest community feature in the Peloton App. Building on the launch of Teams in September 2024, which allowed Members to create small groups of friends and family, this expanded experience allows Members to now increase their fitness communities, foster connections with new and old friends, align on goals set by team administrators and celebrate accomplishments using emoji reactions and comments. Read More...
Tim Buwick Named RSPA Director of Business Development
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces the hiring of Tim Buwick as Director of Business Development. At the RSPA, Tim will work with potential sponsors, current endorsees and additional brands to increase the value of RSPA memberships and bring new benefits to members. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Strategic Plan
Posted: February 4, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) unveils its 2024 Strategic Plan, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to elevate the global strength and conditioning profession. This roadmap reflects the NSCA’s commitment to driving progress through education, promotion and community, while facilitating the highest levels of evidence-based practice. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Experiences a Year of Extraordinary Growth and Innovation
Posted: February 3, 2025 in Suppliers
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leader in modern Pilates studios, is celebrating a phenomenal year of growth and industry recognition, solidifying its position as a top-tier investment opportunity in the fitness and franchising industries. Growing by a remarkable 88% year-over-year, BODYBAR experienced a transformative year, laying the groundwork for a tremendously successful 2025. Read More...
