Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
UFC GYM, NexGen MD Scientific Launch PWR Clinics and Expansion of Longevity Clinic Network
Posted: June 30, 2026 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - UFC GYM and NexGen MD Scientific announce the formal launch of PWR Clinics (Performance, Wellness and Recovery), a co-branded longevity clinic concept developed in collaboration with fitness industry pioneers Adam Sedlack and Bob Thomas. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the partnership first established in February 2026, with three clinic locations now actively under construction and early member response exceeding expectations. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Enters Nevada with Three-Unit Franchise Agreement
Posted: June 30, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is officially expanding into Nevada. Entrepreneurs and husband-and-wife duo Melinda Swan and David Milheim have signed an agreement to bring three new studios to the Las Vegas area, marking the brand's first-ever entry into the state, with the first targeted to open in spring 2027. Read More...
PVOLVE Expands Footprint Across Key Markets with Two New Franchise Locations
Posted: June 30, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PVOLVE, the fitness method redefining wellness through functional movement, continues to attract ambitious entrepreneurs eager to introduce its science-backed approach to strength, mobility and longevity to their communities. PVOLVE's latest expansion builds on that moment, accelerating the brand's growth and strengthening its presence in key markets. Read More...
Les Mills Passes Away at 91
Posted: June 28, 2026 in Suppliers
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - The Les Mills company pays heartfelt tribute to its founder, Les Mills, Sr, who passed away peacefully, aged 91. A Kiwi icon, Les blazed a trail in sport, business, politics and life. Together with his wife Colleen, he created a fitness dynasty, first through the Les Mills New Zealand (LMNZ) chain of gyms and then Les Mills International, the group training powerhouse started by their son Phillip and his partner Jackie, now supported by their children Diana and Les, Jr. Read More...
Life Time Brings 16th Location in Chicago with Opening of Life Time North Shore, Featuring 28 Pickleball Courts
Posted: June 26, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, opens Life Time North Shore, bringing a 114,000-square-foot club, and one of the Midwest's most expansive pickleball offerings, to Northbrook, Illinois. The new club anchors a growing network of Life Time destinations across the North Chicago market, giving members far more than a single destination for their health, wellness and social needs. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards
Posted: June 26, 2026 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of its 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards. Together, these honors bridge recognition across the profession by celebrating recipients recognized through NSCA Member nominations and leadership selection for excellence, service and impact in strength and conditioning. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Record-Breaking Year at 2026 Global Franchise Convention Under New CEO Leadership
Posted: June 25, 2026 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gym brands, welcomed more than 700 franchisees, partners and team members from across its growing global network to San Antonio for its 2026 Crunch Global Franchise Convention, the largest gathering in company history, to celebrate a milestone year of record growth and brand expansion. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Financial Officer and President, International
Posted: June 25, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and President, International, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Priyadarshi will oversee the Company's finance, investor relations, strategy and IT functions, while also leading the international business. Tom Fitzgerald, Interim CFO, will remain with the Company as an advisor through mid-September 2026 to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Expands Presence Across Asia With Presentations at Major Industry Events
Posted: June 24, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will strengthen its engagement across the Asia-Pacific region this summer through participation in three leading industry events: SPORTEC Thailandopens in a new tab in Bangkok, SPORTEC Japanopens in a new tab in Tokyo, and the ChinaFit-HFA Management Forumopens in a new tab in Beijing. Read More...
USTA Foundation, Realize the Dream Mobilize Over 3,000 Volunteers for Service Movement
Posted: June 24, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation and Realize the Dream announce they are joining forces for a major nationwide service activation. This effort will see the launch of over 100 volunteer opportunities through the USTA Foundation’s National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network, directly engaging communities across the country and driving progress toward the Foundation’s goal of achieving 800,000 service hours by the end of 2026. Read More...
