Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
ACSM Announces Katie Feltman, CAE, as New Chief Executive Officer
Posted: November 22, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) introduces Katie Feltman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 2025. Feltman has served ACSM as Chief Operating Officer since 2020 and was appointed interim CEO last January. As CEO, Feltman will head the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. Read More...
Life Time Grows Digital Footprint with the Launch of 100 New On-Demand Fitness Classes and New Meditations on its Complimentary App
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Expanding on its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to everyone, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching 100 new on-demand classes and even more meditations via its complimentary app (available in Apple and Google stores). The additions bring users even more ways to get moving and be more mindful anytime, anywhere. 50 new videos are now available and will be followed by five new classes releasing each week. Read More...
Active Wellness Announces New Activate Location Coming to Cedar Park, Texas in Mid 2026
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management company, announces a new Activate location in Cedar Park, Texas, set to open in mid 2026. In partnership with Verdot Capital, a prominent real estate development firm, this new location will introduce Activate The Wellness Studio, where innovation meets elegant design to create an environment that optimizes physical and mental health. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with University of Cincinnati’s Exercise Science Program to Empower Next Generation of Fitness Leaders
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading global provider of fitness technology solutions, announces a first-of-its-kind partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Fitness Science program in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. This partnership is providing the next generation of fitness professionals access to innovative technology tailored for the fitness industry, helping students to understand how to own and operate a fitness business on a deeper level. Read More...
Eight Education Tracks Unveiled for a Tailored Conference Experience at The HFA Show 2025
Posted: November 20, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12 - 14 in Las Vegas. Formerly the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show, The HFA Show has transformed its conference design, categorizing this year’s sessions under eight education tracks so attendees can create a customized conference experience that meets their particular career and business needs. Read More...
Zeamo and Soaak Technologies Partner to Elevate Corporate Wellness with Sound Therapy Solutions
Posted: November 20, 2024 in Suppliers
TULSA, OK - Soaak Technologies, Inc., an award-winning health-tech company renowned for its leading-edge sound frequency therapies, has announced an exciting new partnership with Zeamo, a premier corporate wellness platform celebrated for its expansive network of fitness and wellness solutions. This collaboration integrates Soaak's transformative sound therapy and Zeamo's unparalleled global fitness offerings to create a holistic wellness experience tailored for busy professionals and corporate teams worldwide. Read More...
Life Time Announces Expansion in South Florida with New Athletic Country Club in West Boca Raton, Opening Late 2025
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is expanding in South Florida with a planned second athletic country club in Boca Raton. Life Time West Boca will be located within the Uptown Boca mixed-use development and is expected to open in late 2025. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Teams Up With The LA Clippers
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces its partnership with the LA Clippers as the team's Official and Exclusive Fitness Partner. This partnership is aimed at growing and inspiring the next generation of basketball players through the organization's Jr. Clippers program. Read More...
HFA Holds Policy Briefing to Inform Members on New Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: November 18, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Because fitness facilities are included in the new Click-to-Cancel Rule, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), formerly IHRSA, hosted a policy briefing via Zoom on November 13 to inform operators and stakeholders about the implications of the ruling and to equip operators to adapt smoothly to regulatory changes while protecting their bottom line. Read More...
USTA Announces New Board of Directors for 2025-2026 Term
Posted: November 18, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA today announces its new Board of Directors, including elected officers and Directors at Large. The new Board has been elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1, 2025. The Board is responsible for setting organizational strategy and overseeing financials for the USTA, the national governing body for tennis in the United States. Read More...
Zen Planner Adds ClassPass to Drive Revenue and Fill Classes for Gyms and Studios
Posted: November 14, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces a new integration between Zen Planner and ClassPass, a monthly subscription service providing access to the world’s largest network of boutique fitness studios and gyms. Read More...
Jonas Fitness and ClubOS Reignite Partnership to Drive Fitness Industry Innovation
Posted: November 14, 2024 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness Inc., a leading member management software and billing solutions provider, announces the revivification of its partnership with ClubOS for its premier fitness Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and sales solution. Both companies have committed to a stronger integration offering to their shared client base resulting in a growth in data exchange and a better user experience. Read More...
Trive Capital Invests in Crunch Canada
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
TORONTO, ON - Trive Capital (“Trive”) and 808 Capital Partners (“808”) announce their investment into Crunch Canada Holdings Inc. (“Crunch Canada” or the “Company”), a Crunch Fitness franchisee headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto Area. Crunch Canada is the primary Crunch Fitness franchisee in Canada, serving over 90,000 members across 19 clubs in the provinces of Ontario and Alberta. As Crunch’s designated master franchise for the country, Crunch Canada also has 13 franchised clubs, which together serve an additional 45,000 members across Ontario and Quebec. Read More...
Club Studio Opens New Location in Walnut Creek, California
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LCC announces the opening of a new Club Studio location in Walnut Creek, California, marking the brand's continued expansion into Northern California. Club Studio on Oak Grove Road brings top-of-the-line amenities, boutique studio classes, best-in-class fitness equipment and wellness services together, in one gym, for East Bay residents. Read More...
Blink Fitness Receives Court Approval for Sale
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness ("Blink" or the "Company"), the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an inclusive and inviting environment, announces that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Blink's corporate operations and New York and New Jersey locations to PureGym. On November 7, 2024, the Court also approved the sale of Blink's Chicago, Houston, and California locations to an affiliate of JTRE Holdings LLC ("JTRE"). Read More...
Maximize Your Holiday Sales with Expert PR Strategies from Nancy Trent: Join the Webinar Hosted by Peter Moore’s Halo Talks!
Posted: November 12, 2024 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s not just about gift-giving... It's a golden opportunity for gym owners and fitness businesses to boost revenue, increase membership and create memorable experiences for clients. If you’re wondering how to take full advantage of this prime time of year, you won’t want to miss the upcoming webinar from PR expert Nancy Trent, hosted by Halo Talks. Read More...
TG The Gym – El Cajon, California Slated to Open in December 2024
Posted: November 12, 2024 in Chains
EL CAJON, CA - TG The Gym announces the opening of its El Cajon location in December 2024. Presales have begun. El Cajon will serve its community of bodybuilders, powerlifters and serious fitness enthusiasts with over 20,000 square feet of indoor gym space, wellbeing training and recovery areas, red light therapy, saunas, compression therapy and first of its kind frost locker for cold therapy. Read More...
Echelon Launches New Care Division, ActiveMD
Posted: November 11, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness and sports leader, has launched ActiveMD, a certified wellness division that is focused on care by providing a group of licensed physicians to manage customers' weight loss, immune system function and help boost metabolism. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Rapid Expansion into Milwaukee
Posted: November 7, 2024 in Chains
MILWAUKEE, WI - JEM Wellness Brands is expanding into the Milwaukee area through the announcement of two new Crunch Fitness locations set to open this holiday season in Greenfield and Waukesha. With additional openings planned for Brookfield and Hales Corners in early 2025, Milwaukee residents will have even more access to Crunch's wide range of fitness options. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Partners with Corefirst to Expand Pilates and Strength Training
Posted: November 7, 2024 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness On Demand (FOD) announces a partnership with Corefirst, a revolutionary Pilates brand specializing in expert coaching and resistance-based fitness equipment. With this collaboration, FOD is adding Corefirst’s unique workouts to its Flex App and Group Studio platforms, expanding its library with cutting-edge, core-strengthening content. Read More...
