Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Health & Fitness Association Rebrands its Official Publication as Health & Fitness Business
Posted: March 3, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has rebranded its Association magazine: Club Business International (CBI) is now Health & Fitness Business (HFB). The new brand, launching with the March edition, brings a bold new look and a re-imagined approach to its content. Read More...
UFC GYM Sets the Stage for Further Global Expansion, Opening 45 Locations Worldwide in 2025
Posted: February 27, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - UFC GYM, the groundbreaking extension UFC, will set a bold new standard for fitness in 2025, expanding its reach to new corners of the globe. Read More...
ABC Fitness Invests in Personal Trainer Growth with Groundbreaking New Academy
Posted: February 27, 2025 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Trainerize, the coaching and client engagement app from ABC Fitness, has officially launched ABC Trainerize Academy, a comprehensive education platform designed to elevate the professional expertise of personal trainers and health and wellness coaches. Read More...
ClassPass Partners with RockBox Fitness, Bringing High-Energy Boxing-Based Training to Members
Posted: February 27, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership offering access to thousands of studios, gyms and spas globally, announces a national partnership with RockBox Fitness, the franchise known for its dynamic boxing-based classes. Read More...
International Luxury Hotel Association Partners with Matrix Fitness to Elevate Wellness in Luxury Hospitality
Posted: February 27, 2025 in Suppliers
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) announces Matrix Fitness as its newest official partner to support the integration of wellness-focused fitness solutions within the luxury hospitality sector. Read More...
Katie Feltman Becomes ACSM’s New Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 27, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS - IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) welcomes Katie Feltman, CAE as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Feltman previously served ACSM as Chief Operating Officer before being appointed interim CEO in January 2024. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Major Franchise Expansion into India, Marking South Asian Physical Location Debut
Posted: February 26, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a globally-recognized high-value, multi-amenity gym franchise, announces the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement for India, a development which will bring a minimum of 75 Crunch Fitness brick-and-mortar gyms to the country in the coming years. Read More...
Peloton Expands Strength Content with Launch of Kettlebell Training Classes
Posted: February 26, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton has officially introduced Kettlebell training to the platform. With Strength as its second most popular modality, and as part of its commitment to evolve its programming, Kettlebell training, one of Peloton Members’ most requested Strength specialities, is now available across the Peloton App and the Strength+ App. Read More...
NASM Launches New Understanding Weight Loss Medications Course
Posted: February 26, 2025 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness training and certifications, is launching its latest course, "Understanding Weight Loss Medications: A Guide for Fitness and Wellness Professionals." Read More...
RSPA and Racquet Sports Management Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Career and Travel Opportunities for Racquet Sports Professionals
Posted: February 26, 2025 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces a new partnership with Racquet Sports Management (RSM), offering RSPA-certified professionals an unprecedented opportunity to travel the world while teaching racquet sports. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Dr. Phillips: Orlando’s First 3.0 Modern Gym Design Coming Soon
Posted: February 21, 2025 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC., the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Dr. Phillips, a $5 million, 37,080 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, projected to open in late Fall 2025. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Expands in Hong Kong
Posted: February 21, 2025 in Chains
HONG KONG - Anytime Fitness ("AF"), the pioneer of 24-hour international fitness brands in Hong Kong, is poised to achieve unprecedented growth in the next two years. Currently, Anytime Fitness has successfully operated 34 gyms in Hong Kong. As a pioneer in 24-hour gyms, its strong momentum is expected to exceed the 50 gyms mark by the end of 2026. Read More...
World Gym Mexico Installs Power-Generating Equipment
Posted: February 20, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
MEXICO - World Gym Mexico recently implemented SportsArt’s ECO-POWR premium cardio equipment for its Playa Del Carmen location. The installation includes five G660 treadmills, two steppers and two cycles from the ECO-POWR Elite line. A key component to the acquisition is ECO-POWR’s patented technology that captures human energy created by using the machines and returns it to the grid. Read More...
After 40 Years of Wellness, Technogym Launches Healthness
Posted: February 20, 2025 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Forty years ago, in an industry characterized first by bodybuilding, then by fitness, Technogym launched a new concept: Wellness, which, capitalizing on the experience of fitness, generated a social opportunity, involving all stakeholders (governments, companies and citizens) in building a healthier and more active society. Read More...
American Council on Exercise and Coach360 Announce Partnership
Posted: February 20, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Coach360 announce a strategic partnership designed to support health and fitness professionals as they navigate the evolving industry landscape. The partnership will provide exclusive content, an enhanced job board and live education opportunities. Read More...
RSPA Announces Partnership Extension with 10-S Tennis Supply
Posted: February 20, 2025 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces the extension of its long-standing partnership with 10-S Tennis Supply, reaffirming its status as the RSPA's Official Court Equipment Supplier through December 2027. This continued collaboration ensures RSPA members have access to top-tier racquet sports equipment, exclusive member discounts and ongoing support for their facilities and programs. Read More...
Fifth Annual Ride of a Life Time Fundraiser Returns
Posted: February 19, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is hosting its annual Ride of a Life Time charity indoor workout event at Life Time destinations nationwide on March 8. As it celebrates the fifth year of raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Life Time Foundation, the event is expanding beyond cycling to include Life Time's other group classes and mashups of its Signature Training formats. Read More...
Marnie Boyer Joins MyFitnessPal as Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: February 19, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - MyFitnessPal, a global nutrition and food tracking app, announces the appointment of Marnie Boyer as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Marnie will leverage her extensive expertise in optimizing marketing investments and enhancing customer value to drive MyFitnessPal's growth and strengthen its position as a market leader in consumer nutrition. Read More...
U.S. Tennis Participation Surges to New High of 25.7 Million Players Following Five Consecutive Years of Growth
Posted: February 19, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - In the latest data published by third-party research firms, USTA confirmed that tennis participation in the United States has surged to a new high of 25.7 million players following five consecutive years of growth. The nearly two million player increase from 2023 (up 1.9 million from 23.8 million) marks a significant acceleration in excess of 8% growth. Read More...
Life Time Recognized with Great Place to Work Certification
Posted: February 18, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces it's been recognized as a Great Place To Work certified company, the gold-standard certification based on anonymous team member feedback regarding its workplace culture. The recognition follows a comprehensive survey of thousands of Life Time team members across the United States conducted by Great Place To Work. Read More...
