Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, July 10th, 2026
Planet Fitness Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
Posted: March 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that Tom Fitzgerald, who previously served as Planet Fitness' Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim CFO, effective today. Fitzgerald's appointment follows the departure of Jay Stasz from the Company. The Company, with the support of a leading executive search firm, has initiated the process to identify a permanent CFO. Read More...
RD Management Announces LA Fitness Under Construction at Tampa RITHM
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - RD Management announces that LA Fitness is officially under construction at Tampa RITHM, delivering a 29,944-square-foot, state-of-the-art, full-service sports club to the transformative mixed-use redevelopment in Tampa. The new club is scheduled to open in 2026. Read More...
The Edge Fitness Clubs Reopens Philadelphia-Area Locations Following Major Upgrades
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Edge Fitness Clubs, a dynamic, high-energy gym dedicated to transforming lives, announce the grand reopenings of six locations across the Greater Philadelphia region, unveiling newly transformed studio spaces designed to elevate the member experience. All clubs deliver a best-in-class fitness experience that combines professional-grade strength training with boutique-style programming, all under one roof. Read More...
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, they are creating what promises to be one of the most impactful educational experiences in the industry. Read More...
Fitness Formula Clubs Named Chicago’s Best Gym for the Third Consecutive Year
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) announces it has been named Chicago’s Best Gym for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned the city’s top fitness honor. The recognition comes as part of Chicago Reader’s annual “Best of Chicago” awards, where more than 100,000 Chicagoans participated in the nomination and voting process, making this achievement especially meaningful. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Announces Hudson Square Club, Continuing Its 30-Year Legacy in New York City
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, the New York-born fitness and wellness brand that has helped shape how New Yorkers move, connect and live well for more than 30 years, announces the upcoming opening of Chelsea Piers Fitness Hudson Square. Slated to open in the second half of 2026, this new club marks the next chapter in the brand's thoughtful, community-driven expansion across New York City. Read More...
The 2026 HFA Fitness Industry Data Survey
Posted: March 4, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One submission. Two flagship reports. Practical value for participating companies and the wider fitness industry. Each year, the Health & Fitness Association collects financial and operational data from operators across the industry to produce two cornerstone research publications: the 2026 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report (FIBR) and the 2026 HFA Global Report. In 2026, the process has been streamlined. Rather than separate data requests, HFA has consolidated reporting into a single effort: the 2026 Fitness Industry Data Survey. Read More...
Planet Fitness Partners with Dick Vitale and College Basketball Stars to Help Fans Rebound and Recover During Basketball’s Biggest Month
Posted: March 2, 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, is helping everyone rebound and recover from the upsets, wins and losses of basketball's biggest month. This season is filled with thrilling moments that captivate fans and push athletes to their limits, but with that excitement comes real physical strain and emotional highs and lows. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Gym Launch Forge New Partnership that Delivers Integrated Growth and Technology Support for Gyms, Studios and Health Clubs
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, an industry-leading provider of software and technology solutions for fitness businesses, announces a strategic collaboration with Gym Launch, a global leader in business coaching and growth marketing for gym owners and fitness studios. Together, the companies are launching an integrated growth model that unites growth marketing and structured business coaching with an enterprise technology backbone, redefining how gyms, studios and health clubs scale profitably. Read More...
Pure Barre Kicks Off 2026 Barre Stronger Challenge
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, an Xponential Fitness brand and the largest barre brand in the United States, announces the return of its highly anticipated Barre Stronger Challenge, running through March 31 at participating studios across North America. Read More...
