Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Health & Fitness Association Hires Communication Coordinator
Posted: October 3, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator. Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration. Read More...
RSPA Partners with RecycleBalls for Greener Future for Racquet Sports
Posted: October 3, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces a two-year agreement with RecycleBalls, a national nonprofit leading the charge in tennis and paddleball recycling, to promote sustainability in racquet sports. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Renames its Event to The HFA Show, Launches Registration
Posted: October 2, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has taken the next step in its evolution by rebranding its annual convention and trade show to The HFA Show. Registration for the event, scheduled for March 12 - 14, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now open. Read More...
L Catterton to Acquire Majority Stake in [solidcore]
Posted: October 2, 2024 in Chains
GREENWICH, CT - L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in [solidcore] from VMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company and Peterson Partners. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility Opening in Manchester, Missouri
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
MANCHESTER, MO - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Manchester in Manchester, Missouri. Pre-sales for memberships will begin in winter 2025, and the $6 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in early 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Manchester will be located inside the Manchester Highlands shopping center in a former Best Buy, Read More...
VASA Fitness Earns Great Place to Work Certification For Third Year in a Row
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The prestigious national distinction is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at VASA. This year, 74% of VASA employees said it’s a great place to work; 17 points higher than the average U.S. company. Read More...
Life Time Closes on $65 Million in Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LTH) announces that it has closed on two sale-leaseback transactions for two properties for approximately $65 million in gross proceeds. Terms were similar to recent transactions. Additional details were not disclosed. These transactions bring the Company's total gross proceeds from sale-leasebacks to approximately $213 million year-to-date. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Angel City FC Host Fantasy Camp with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Posted: September 27, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces another stage in their partnership with Angel City FC, this time with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), hosting a one-of-a-kind soccer fantasy camp. Read More...
Pure Barre Announces Expansion into Mexico
Posted: September 26, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the largest barre fitness brand and an Xponential Fitness brand, announces it is opening in Mexico. The first location is slated to open in Q1 2025 in Mexico City with more locations to follow. This marks Pure Barre’s second international market outside of North America, with the brand’s first location in Japan set to debut later this year. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Founder and Industry Visionary Doug Levine Joins Pete Moore for the Debut of the HALO Talks Live Podcast
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Doug Levine, trailblazing fitness visionary, industry maverick, and Founder of Crunch Fitness, will give an exclusive live interview at Sid’s Gym on October 17th at 6 PM. Moderated by Pete Moore, founder of Integrity Square and HALO Talks (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors), this live podcast event is an intimate opportunity for fitness professionals, facility operators, fitness employees and enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers from one of the most influential and successful figures in the space. Read More...
Precor Forms Partnership with David Lloyd Clubs
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a manufacturer and supplier of fitness equipment for the world’s best commercial facilities, and David Lloyd Clubs, have reached an agreement to supply a number of its clubs in the operator’s portfolio. David Lloyd Clubs is Europe’s leading premium health and wellness group, operating 133 clubs in total (104 clubs in the UK and a further 29 clubs across mainland Europe), with over 750,000 members and more than 11,500 team members. Read More...
RSPA Launches New Squash Certification
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) formally announces a new squash certification, available to existing RSPA coaches, and for the first time, coaches new to the RSPA. This certification provides comprehensive and modern training in squash coaching. Mirroring the RSPA’s expansion into pickleball and its elevated padel certification, first-time RSPA applicants can begin their racquet sports teaching career with squash. Read More...
Merrithew Expands Educational Offerings with Launch of New Professional Development Stream
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, announces the launch of its Professional Development stream. This new educational offering is designed to provide movement professionals and enthusiasts with cutting-edge knowledge and specialized skills to enhance their careers and elevate their expertise in the ever-evolving Pilates and mind-body exercise landscape. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with Perkville to Bring Fresh Features and Opportunities through its Mobile App
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere, has launched new integration capabilities for its ABC Ignite Engagement app, partnering with longtime referral and loyalty SaaS provider, Perkville. This partnership represents a significant move for the health and fitness technology sector, providing new features that will increase membership engagement, retention and referrals for ABC Fitness’ 30,000+ customers globally. Read More...
Zumba Partners with Spice Girl Mel B. to Launch Exclusive Class
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global fitness brand known for its exhilarating dance workouts, announces an exciting new partnership with Mel B., one of the world's most iconic entertainers and a member of the legendary Spice Girls. The two are coming together to deliver a brand-new class called "Spice Up Your Moves," available exclusively on the Zumba App. Read More...
Workout Anytime’s Personal Trainer Education Approved by NASM and AFAA
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness concept with over 200 units across the U.S., announces that its personal trainer education has received approval from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). By offering these NASM and AFAA-approved academies, Workout Anytime demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of personal trainers within the industry. Read More...
Zeamo Launches Mayo Clinic Diet Plans
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform which makes it easy and affordable for today’s busy HR manager to offer engaging and all-inclusive wellness solutions, announces it has entered an agreement with the Mayo Clinic to offer their award-winning diet plans to Zeamo’s growing corporate clients and their employees with substantial cost savings. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Offers Classes in Care Homes to Promote Lifelong Fitness
Posted: September 19, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World announces its first long-term community partnership with Retirement Concepts Senior Living facilities across Metro Vancouver to provide free fitness classes to residents. The pilot program proved to be a resounding success, resulting in the fitness club bringing these same free fitness classes to residents year-round across four Metro Vancouver Retirement Concepts facilities in Surrey, Langley, White Rock and Maple Ridge starting in October. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Des Moines, Iowa
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
DES MOINES, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. The $5 million, 40,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC, Crunch Des Moines will be located in the old Gordmans building, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Des Moines. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Global Fitness Participation Reached New Heights in 2023
Posted: September 18, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging markets displayed robust potential for further development. Read More...
