Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, May 8th, 2026
UFC GYM India Opens Its Newest Premium Fitness Club in Salt Lake, Kolkata
Posted: November 25, 2025 in Chains
KOLKATA, INDIA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of the UFC, announced the grand opening of its latest premium fitness facility, UFC GYM at Salt Lake, Kolkata. Spanning over 10,000+ square feet, this state-of-the-art training hub is the largest gym in Kolkata, marking a new era of fitness and MMA-inspired training in the region. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Reopens Eastvale and Ontario Clubs With Expanded Recovery and Redesigned Training Spaces
Posted: November 22, 2025 in Chains
INLAND EMPIRE, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is celebrating the refreshed Eastvale and Ontario clubs with modernized layouts, upgraded equipment and the addition of Recovery24, giving members more ways to train, recover and stay consistent. These revitalized spaces underscore the company’s continued investment in improving the member experience across the Inland Empire, where demand for accessible and well-equipped fitness spaces continues to grow. Read More...
Planet Fitness Continues Community Support Through Flexing for Good Volunteer Initiative
Posted: November 21, 2025 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 celebrating the end of another successful year of its Flexing for Good volunteer initiative this fall. The annual program unites Planet Fitness team members and franchise partners across the system by giving back to local communities and making a positive impact. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises $125,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Continuously leveling up on its commitment to eliminating barriers to fitness, EōS Fitness announces it has raised $125,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to help advance the nonprofit’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
SETS Hybrid Training Builds a Scalable Fitness Franchise with ABC Fitness as Its Growth Engine
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces a deepened partnership with SETS Hybrid Training, a fast-growing U.S. franchise redefining community-based functional fitness. Over just two years of franchising, SETS has expanded to more than 15 studios across the Northeast, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, a trajectory powered by ABC Fitness' Glofox’s all-in-one platform and unmatched customer support. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art 3.0 Gym to Owasso, Oklahoma
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
OWASSO, OK - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Owasso in Owasso, Oklahoma. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Owasso will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Tulsa area. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Reformer24 Pilates in Southern California For a Fraction of Studio Cost
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces a new pilot program of Reformer-based Pilates in select gyms throughout the Southern California area. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Becomes an Official HYROX Affiliate Partner, Bringing Race-Prep Training to Select Studios Across North America
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), the technology-tracked strength and cardio group fitness brand, is becoming an official HYROX Affiliate Partner to offer members at select studios structured, race-inspired programs. Beginning December 1, participating Orangetheory studios will offer the OTF x HYROX affiliate program, a performance-driven training experience modeled after HYROX's global race format. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Signs Lease for New Club with TF Cornerstone at the Developer’s Latest Office-to-Residential Conversion
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, one of New York City's leading premium fitness brands, announces it has signed a long-term lease with TF Cornerstone (TFC) to open a new 47,000-square-foot location, located on the ground and lower floors of the 32-story Midtown East building recently purchased by TFC as its newest office-to-residential conversion project. This will advance the brand's strategic expansion across the New York Metro area. Read More...
ACSM Celebrates Major Victory: Medicare to Pay for Physical Activity Assessments; Paves Way for Exercise Referrals
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces that, beginning January 1, 2026, coverage will be provided for physical activity assessments in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. Clinicians can now bill for a five- to 15-minute standardized assessment of physical activity and nutrition, reimbursed at $20.00 – $25.00 every six months. This service can be included in evaluation and management, behavioral health and annual wellness visits. Read More...
