Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
ABC Fitness and Your Reformer Partner to Leverage Technology as a Growth Driver for Reformer Pilates Studios Worldwide
Posted: January 14, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading software platform for fitness businesses, announces a strategic partnership with Your Reformer, the Australian-owned global Reformer Pilates-equipment company. Under the agreement, ABC Fitness will become Your Reformer’s exclusive club management software partner, offering studios and gyms a unified path forward that combines studio-grade equipment, intuitive scheduling, billing and member management, all in one system. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Nears 100 Locations with Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dr. Phillips, Florida
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Dr. Phillips, Florida, its 61st location in the state of Florida. This brand-new, 37,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Dr. Phillips for the very first time. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Returns to Accelerate Brand’s Next Era of Growth
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that company founder and fitness industry trailblazer, Mark Mastrov, is returning as Owner and Executive Chair to accelerate the brand into its next phase of innovation and expansion. LongRange Capital and Mastrov have partnered to acquire 24 Hour Fitness and support the company's executive leadership team led by President and CEO Karl Sanft. Read More...
Planet Fitness Recognized For Exceptional Customer Service
Posted: January 7, 2026 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, has been named to USA Today's America's Best Customer Service List for 2026. The annual list, published by USA Today and research partner, Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes companies delivering exceptional customer service that go above and beyond for their customers. Among 750 final companies ranked through a rigorous, independent survey process, Planet Fitness ranked 38th overall and is the highest-ranking fitness brand. Read More...
Life Time Opens Adults-Only Club in Uptown Boca; First Florida Location to Offer Coveted Athletic Reformer Class, CTR
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - With more than 185 locations recognized for elevated wellness and lifestyle experiences, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opens its sixth Florida destination: Life Time West Boca. The 37,000-square-foot boutique, adults-only club, joins Life Time Boca nearly 25 years after the company's first location debuted in Florida in 2006. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand's broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates opening 8 – 10 studios in the coming years. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Wins Silver Award at Prestigious Taiwan Excellence Event
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, received the Silver Award for its Upper Body Cycle in the Recreation and Sport category at the Taiwan Excellence Awards, an annual program recognizing the most innovative and impactful products from Taiwanese companies. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Named Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise member management and billing software for medically integrated fitness facilities, health clubs and wellness organizations, announces a new partnership with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). Under this agreement, Jonas Fitness will serve as the Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association, offering MFA members technology and operational expertise tailored to medically integrated fitness environments. Read More...
North Castle Partners Announces Promotions
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promotes Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, announces the following promotions: Roy Chin has been promoted to Partner, John McMahon to Principal and Bobby Hally to Vice President. Additionally, North Castle's Founder, Charles F. Baird, Jr., ('Chip") will transition from Co-Managing Partner to Chairman of the Firm. Read More...
USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball announces the election of Stephanie Russell as Chair of the USA Pickleball Board of Directors. Her term began on January 1. A recreational pickleball player with deep experience in governance and law, and four years’ experience on the Board, Russell brings a strong understanding of both organizational leadership and the community that fuels pickleball’s rapid growth. Read More...
