Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, February 13th, 2026
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 29, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced a two-year extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. The continued collaboration focuses on promoting educational materials that prepare exercise professionals with education and tools to support the design and delivery of safe, effective physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Apple Valley, Minnesota
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
APPLE VALLEY, MN - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Apple Valley in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The $8 million, 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Apple Valley will create a new fitness offering for residents of Apple Valley. Read More...
VASA Fitness Appoints Chris Tarrant as Chief Growth Officer
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces the appointment of Chris Tarrant as Chief Growth Officer. A longtime VASA Board Member, Tarrant brings more than 30 years of experience leading market planning, real estate, design, construction and development initiatives for some of the world's most respected consumer brands. His appointment marks an important step in strengthening VASA's leadership as the company continues to grow and expand nationally. Read More...
HOTWORX Raises Over $63,000 for Veterans and Military Women Battling Breast Cancer
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
NEW ORLEANS, LA - HOTWORX, the revolutionary 24-hour infrared fitness studio franchise, announces the successful conclusion of its 2025 Workouts for Heroes campaign, raising a total of $63,253.42 to support U.S. veterans and military women battling breast cancer. Read More...
Peloton Expands Special Pricing Program into Canada
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton’s special pricing program, designed to support those who power our communities, has officially launched in Canada. Eligible students, teachers, medical professionals, first responders and military personnel across Canada can now access special pricing with discounts across the Peloton product portfolio. Read More...
ACSM Members to Support Athletes at 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Posted: January 26, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly recognizes and thanks its members who have been selected to serve on medical staffs supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina. These appointments represent a significant professional achievement and underscore the trusted expertise of ACSM members at the highest level of sport. Read More...
Life Time Miami Marathon and Half Delivers an Unforgettable Weekend for More Than 17,000 Runners
Posted: January 25, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - The 24th Annual Life Time Miami Marathon and Half presented by FP Movement once again transformed South Florida into a vibrant celebration of running, drawing a global community of more than 17,000 athletes from 49 states and 82 countries, making it one of the most globally diverse fields on record. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Opens Nieto-Jones Innovation Center
Posted: January 22, 2026 in Suppliers
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength officially unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center, a center of excellence for product development and performance. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, this facility unites mechanical, electrical, software, quality assurance and reliability teams in a loop of concepting, prototyping and rigorous lab validation. The grand opening marks a significant milestone for the company, establishing a unified hub where biomechanics, engineering and design converge to create the next generation of fitness equipment. Read More...
ACE and Inspire360 Join Forces to Shape the Next Generation of Health Club Education
Posted: January 21, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading nonprofit education and certification organization in the fitness industry, and Inspire360, the education technology that powers the world’s top fitness companies and health clubs announce a strategic partnership. Inspire360 has selected ACE as the exclusive beginner-level qualification and certification partner of Inspire360 Club, the new club education platform recently launched by Inspire360. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #20 Spot In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 20, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, has ranked #20 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Entering the top 20 and climbing the ranks from #32 to #20 overall, Crunch exhibits how the brand has successfully evolved to meet the unique needs of modern consumers and gym-goers. Read More...
Workout Anytime Appoints Savannah Baseball Star Kyle “KJ” Jackson as First-Ever Chief Aura Officer
Posted: January 20, 2026 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the premium 24/7 fitness franchise with more than 190 locations nationwide, has appointed the viral Savannah baseball star and influencer Kyle "KJ" Jackson as its first Chief Aura Officer, reinforcing the brand's commitment to intentionally leading culture, connection and community across its clubs. Read More...
Equinox Integrates Oura Ring Data Into EQX ARC, New Women’s Health & Performance Program
Posted: January 16, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury lifestyle, announces that ŌURA, maker of the world's most trusted smart ring, Oura Ring, has joined EQX ARC, complemented by its existing biomarker health partner, Function. Read More...
Playlist and EGYM Announce Agreement to Merge and $785 Million in New Equity Investments, Bringing Together Global Leaders in Fitness and Wellness Technology
Posted: January 15, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. and MUNICH, GERMANY - Playlist, the newly launched parent brand of Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass, and EGYM, a global innovation leader in smart fitness technology, AI-enabled workout programming, and corporate wellness solutions, announce a definitive agreement to merge. The transaction includes $785 million in new equity investments and values the combined enterprise at $7.5 billion. The new investment is led by Affinity Partners, with participation from a consortium of existing investors including Vista Equity Partners, Temasek and L Catterton. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Plans $50 Million of Capital to Accelerate National Growth and Franchise Expansion
Posted: January 14, 2026 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World Canada is scaling up significantly, announcing a $50 million investment to accelerate its national corporate growth. Guided by an ambitious five-year strategy, the brand will open 25 corporately-owned clubs across Canada while launching its first-ever franchise program. It's a powerful one-two punch that positions and solidifies Fitness World as a major force in the fitness landscape. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Your Reformer Partner to Leverage Technology as a Growth Driver for Reformer Pilates Studios Worldwide
Posted: January 14, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading software platform for fitness businesses, announces a strategic partnership with Your Reformer, the Australian-owned global Reformer Pilates-equipment company. Under the agreement, ABC Fitness will become Your Reformer’s exclusive club management software partner, offering studios and gyms a unified path forward that combines studio-grade equipment, intuitive scheduling, billing and member management, all in one system. Read More...
