Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno to Deliver Keynote at The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego
Posted: November 25, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces that Apolo Ohno, the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, will deliver the third-day keynote address at The HFA Show 2026, taking place March 16 – 18, 2026, in San Diego. Read More...
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...
Reinig Insurance Solutions Joins World Insurance Associates
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Suppliers
ISELIN, N.J. - World Insurance Associates LLC ("World"), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announces it has acquired the business of Reinig Insurance Solutions ("Reinig") of Lakewood, Colorado. Reinig Insurance Solutions specializes in providing property and casualty ("P&C") products and services to the health and fitness industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
World Gym Q3 Results: EPS Jumps 82.5% on Record Revenue
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), owner of the iconic global World Gym brand, announces record third-quarter results for the period that ended September 30, 2025, underscoring continued growth momentum and improving margins. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Elevates Boutique Fitness with Luxury Real Estate Expansion Strategy
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is redefining boutique fitness by strategically aligning its studios with high-end residential and retail developments. The brand's luxury real estate strategy brings wellness directly into the daily lives of its clientele, creating design-forward, high-touch spaces in communities that value health, convenience and sophistication. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Betty Su and Amber Trivedi to its Board of Directors
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Betty Su, a seasoned brand and marketing executive, and Amber Trivedi, an innovative entrepreneur and expert in AI-driven career development, have joined its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2025. Their combined expertise will help guide the organization’s mission and strategic direction during a period of growth and transformation. Read More...
HealthFitness Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Corporate Fitness
Posted: November 10, 2025 in Chains
LAKE FOREST, IL - HealthFitness, a Trustmark company and a leading provider of comprehensive fitness solutions, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since 1975, the company has partnered with organizations across the country to build healthier, more connected workplaces, evolving alongside the industry while staying true to its passion for people. Read More...
Workout Anytime Announces National Partnership With the American Cancer Society
Posted: November 7, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the premium 24/7 fitness franchise with more than 190 locations nationwide, announces a national partnership with the American Cancer Society during its 2025 Franchise Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The partnership aligns with American Cancer Society guidelines for physical activity and healthy living, encouraging adults to engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week and adopt balanced, nutrient-rich diets to reduce cancer risk. Read More...
Purpose Brands Announces Expansion of Anytime Fitness into Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Welcomes Experienced Franchise Ownership Group ABFit as Master Franchisee
Posted: November 7, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL, WOODBURY, MN and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Purpose Brands LLC announces that Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness club and personalized coaching experience brand, has announced its latest master franchise agreement with ABFit, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The announcement arrives as the Kingdom continues to pursue its Saudi Vision 2030 for improving the quality of life and promoting the health of all its citizens and residents. Read More...
Medicare to Reimburse Doctors for Physical Activity Assessments and GLP-1 Medications
Posted: November 7, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the first time, Medicare will pay doctors to assess a patient's physical activity levels as part of routine care. This new policy formally recognizes physical activity and nutrition as vital components of preventive healthcare and integrates them directly into how doctors assess and talk with patients about their overall health. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, Celebrates Milestone 10-Year Anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek
Posted: November 5, 2025 in Chains
JOHNS CREEK, GA - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest growing franchise group of Crunch Fitness, announces the milestone anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek, a 32,000-square-foot fitness facility located in Johns Creek, Georgia. Since opening its doors November 2015, Crunch Johns Creek has proudly served the local community by providing an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere where fitness meets fun. Read More...
