Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
IHRSA Fitness Brasil 2022 Achieves ‘Indisputable’ Success
Posted: September 7, 2022 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, IHRSA Fitness Brasil returned ready to revive the Latin American health and fitness industry. The Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo was vibrant with energy and optimism during the four-day event. The highly anticipated Trade Show was jam-packed throughout all three days with a notable emphasis on attendees participating in workout classes and testing out the pieces of equipment available from the 90+ brands on site. All in all, 8,000 Trade Show visitors made sure to make the most of the event by networking and closing deals. Read More...
Mindbody Executes Multi-Year Agreement with Corporate Sports Unlimited
Posted: September 7, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a strategic partnership with Corporate Sports Unlimited, Inc. ("Corporate Sports Unlimited"), a national leader in fitness center management, wellness programming, consulting and design services. Through the partnership, Corporate Sports Unlimited will utilize Mindbody's technology to seamlessly and reliably manage its customers' wide variety of fitness and wellness facilities. Read More...
ACE Expands Health Coaching Market Share Through Acquisition of Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Posted: September 7, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces an expansion of its health coaching education and training via the acquisition of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI). DSWI will join ACE as part of a new division, ACE Health and Wellness. This new division is unprecedented for ACE and cements its role as a leader in the health coaching industry. Read More...
Pure Barre’s Popular Fall Fit Challenge Returns to Studios Nationwide
Posted: September 6, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, a fast and effective full-body barre workout brand, announces the return of its popular Fall Fit Challenge, which invites members and new faces to complete 30 Pure Barre classes in 60 days. The challenge has begun and runs until November 4, 2022. Read More...
Randy Hetrick, Founder and Former CEO, Partners with Private Equity Veteran, Jack Daly, to Acquire TRX
Posted: September 2, 2022 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX announces that Founder and Former CEO, Randy Hetrick, and partner, Jack Daly, have acquired the iconic, global fitness brand, TRX. Hetrick founded TRX after inventing the Suspension Trainer as a SEAL Team Squadron Commander and will now lead the company as Chairman with Daly, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Read More...
Ecore Announces Plans for Alabama Tire Recycling Facility
Posted: September 2, 2022 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International plans to invest $25.5 million to open a regional manufacturing facility in Ozark, Alabama where it will create 84 jobs. Ecore specializes in transforming reclaimed materials into high-performance flooring and surface products. The privately held company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the largest converter of reclaimed rubber in North America, and its largest raw material is scrap truck tires. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fargo, North Dakota
Posted: September 1, 2022 in Chains
FARGO, N.D. - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fargo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Appoints Jason Dunlop as President of International
Posted: September 1, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - As a leading fitness brand, Orangetheory Fitness is committed to continued market growth and new studio openings around the world. To further develop the brand's worldwide presence, Orangetheory announceds the appointment of Jason Dunlop as President of International, overseeing the brand's international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Joins the Silver&Fit Program’s National Network of Gyms and Fitness Facilities
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Silver&Fit Healthy Aging and Exercise Program announces the addition of over 340 U.S.-based Crunch gyms to its national network of 18,000+ fitness centers. The new additions give Silver&Fit members more workout options to choose from within the network, which includes top name-brand gyms, local or regional fitness centers, YMCAs, boutique fitness studios and more. Read More...
Basecamp Fitness Signs Development Agreements to Add Seven Studios
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Basecamp Fitness, an emerging fitness franchise concept, announces the signing of franchise development agreements to bring seven units to Boston, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Basecamp Fitness's latest growth comes on the heels of the brand's recent announcement to enter Florida with a 20-unit development agreement in partnership with long-time Anytime Fitness franchisees. Read More...
