Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Health & Fitness Association Announces HFA Hall of Fame to Recognize Industry Leaders
Posted: December 18, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is launching the HFA Hall of Fame during a special inaugural ceremony at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. The ceremony will take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the evening before The HFA Show officially begins at the Mandalay Bay Resort. This celebratory, ticketed ceremony is open to those who have registered for The HFA Show and provides a unique opportunity to honor those whose exceptional contributions have shaped the health and fitness industry. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with Xtreme Fitness Gyms, the Fastest Growing Fitness Franchise in Poland
Posted: December 17, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Xtreme Fitness Gyms, the fastest growing fitness franchise in Poland. By adopting ABC Fitness’ membership management platform, ABC Glofox, Xtreme Fitness Gyms is set to accelerate its dynamic expansion, utilizing best-in-class solutions to boost operational efficiency and support its ambitious growth trajectory, both domestically and internationally. Read More...
Life Time Expands Atlanta Presence with Opening of Life Time North Druid Hills
Posted: December 16, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is expanding its national footprint, this time in Atlanta with the opening of its newest location, Life Time North Druid Hills. The new location marks the eighth Life Time location in Atlanta and the first in DeKalb County. Read More...
Planet Fitness Celebrates Tenth Year as Presenting Sponsor of Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 13, 2024 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, announces that it will return for the tenth consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 13, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation announces the recipients of its 2024 Scholarships. This year, NSCA received an overwhelming 380 applications from its Member community, reflecting a growing interest and commitment to careers in strength and conditioning. Over $60,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to 36 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and career advancement. Read More...
Tom Davies Appointed as Global Marketing Director for MYZONE
Posted: December 13, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone, a leading wearable fitness technology brand, has appointed Tom Davies as its new Global Marketing Director. Davies brings a wealth of experience from the fitness and marketing sectors, having served as Director of Marketing for U.K. and Ireland at Anytime Fitness for nearly three years, where he led a team of eight. Prior to this, Davies worked as Sales and Marketing Director at Parkwood Leisure. Read More...
HOTWORX Celebrates Significant Milestone with 700 Locations Opening in 7 Years
Posted: December 12, 2024 in Chains
NEW ORLEANS, LA - HOTWORX, the innovative infrared fitness studio franchise, announces a significant achievement of 700 studios open just seven years after the brand's founding. This milestone solidifies HOTWORX's position as one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the world. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Port St. Lucie, Florida
Posted: December 11, 2024 in Chains
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Port St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings LLC, Crunch Port St. Lucie will be located in the former Keiser University building, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Port St. Lucie. 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...
Orangetheory Fitness Launches New Brand Campaign Celebrating the Personal and Diverse Motivations Behind Fitness
Posted: December 11, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, a global leader in science-backed, technology-tracked group fitness, announces the launch of its new brand campaign platform, "Every Reason is the Right Reason." This campaign marks the first public-facing expression of Orangetheory's renewed brand strategy and refreshed design system, centered on its promise of energizing everyone to live a longer, more vibrant life. Read More...
Life Time Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Transformation of Highland Park Athletic
Posted: December 7, 2024 in Chains
SAINT PAUL, MN - As one of the earliest clubs in its portfolio and ahead of its 30th anniversary, Life Time Highland Park unveils a multi-million dollar transformation and 20,800-square-foot expansion. Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opened the Highland Park club in November 1995. Today, the company operates more than 175 locations across 31 states and 43 major markets, including Toronto. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Unveils Its First 3.0 Gym Design with the Opening of Crunch East Plano
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Chains
PLANO, TX - CR Fitness Holdings, the largest, fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, announces the opening of Crunch East Plano, its second location in Plano, Texas, and sixth in the Dallas metro area. The new gym is the 72nd Crunch Fitness location for CR Fitness Holdings and the first to debut the brand-new Crunch Fitness 3.0 gym design. Read More...
ACE Launches New Course Focused on Supporting Clients Using Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course, Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications for Optimal Client Outcomes, designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively support personal training and health coaching clients who are using anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Makes Strategic Investments to Strengthen State Advocacy Program
Posted: December 5, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is fortifying its state advocacy program to further cement its role in shaping the policy landscape for the fitness industry at a state and federal level, enhancing lobbying representation in California and engaging with 50 State, a premiere government relations consulting firm to help build relationships across all 50 states. Read More...
Latin Americans Embrace Fitness Facilities as Key to an Active Lifestyle
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 2024 Latin America Fitness Consumer Survey, providing key insights into the vibrant and dynamic fitness culture in major metropolitan areas across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Read More...
Peloton Strength+ App Dedicated to Strength Training Launches Out of Beta
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton continuously strives to meet the needs of its Members, whether that’s at home or in the gym. With Strength as its second most popular modality, the company has made it a priority to expand its content offerings for new and current members. Strength+ launches out of beta as its new, stand-alone app dedicated solely to strength training. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2025 Coach of the Year Award Winners
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2025 Coach of the Year Awards... Read More...
Shiftwave Announces Multi-Year Deal with NFLPA, OneTeam Partners, and Exos to Enhance Athlete Health and Performance
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Chains
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Shiftwave, the groundbreaking wellness technology company, has entered a multi-year agreement with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), OneTeam Partners, and human performance company Exos to transform the wellbeing of current and former players. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas. The $10 million, 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2025. This is the fourth location in San Antonio that is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe. Read More...
Fitness International Hosts “Feeding America Day” on December 7 at Club Studio and on December 14 at LA Fitness Locations Nationwide
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness and Club Studio, has partnered with Feeding America to feed families through fitness, committing to raise $150,000 for at least 9.6 million meals by the end of 2024. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Statement on Proposed Changes to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 2, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association has released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s proposal on anti-obesity medications... Read More...
