Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Announces Second Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 30, 2021 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Tyrone, a 25,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities nestled in the St. Petersburg community. Crunch Tyrone is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. This is the second Crunch facility they are opening in St. Petersburg. Read More...
Life Time to Eliminate Plastic Water Bottles by Labor Day
Posted: July 30, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has announced that it will stop selling water in plastic bottles at its 150+ athletic resorts across North America by Labor Day, cutting more than 1.6 million plastic bottles annually. The plastic bottles are being replaced by aluminum bottles with Life Time-branded natural alkaline spring water. Read More...
The Next Fitness Consumer Demands Optionality and Personalization
Posted: July 29, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The latest consumer research, commissioned by the IHRSA Foundation and ABC Fitness Solutions, shows motivation to stay fit post-pandemic is less about having a solid physique and more about achieving a holistic approach to physical exercise and mental wellbeing. A study conducted by ClubIntel in June 2021 shows that the active consumer motivation for a total fitness experience demands highly personalized delivery; the fitness industry can no longer provide a one-size-fits-all approach. Read More...
ClubCorp and University of Utah Partner to Develop Premier Stadium Club
Posted: July 29, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - University of Utah fans, faculty and the Salt Lake City community will soon have another way to cheer on the Utes: ClubCorp - the World Leader in Private Clubs - and the University of Utah have teamed up to introduce U Club. The club will be a year-round private club at Rice-Eccles Stadium opening in the fall of 2021. U Club will offer premium dining, event and meeting spaces, engaging programming and game-day celebrations designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni and the business community together. Read More...
ACE welcomes Jay Blahnik and Tuoyo Louis to its Board of Directors
Posted: July 28, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Jay Blahnik, internationally recognized fitness expert and Apple’s Senior Director of Fitness Technologies, and Tuoyo Louis, MPH, MBA, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Seae Ventures, have joined the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as members of its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2021. Read More...
Hyperice Enters Mental Wellness Space With Acquisition of Core; Creates Mind Technology Division
Posted: July 28, 2021 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Hyperice, an industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has announced the acquisition of Core, a mental wellness company that invented the first meditation training device and app of its kind. The acquisition highlights Hyperice’s commitment to mental wellness as a critical pillar to overall health, performance, recovery and self-care. This marks the third acquisition for Hyperice in less than two years; others included Normatec and RecoverX. Read More...
Mike Chaet, the “Club Doc,” Passes Away
Posted: July 28, 2021 in Other News
In Norm’s Notes for August 2021, Club Insider reported on the passing of Mike “Club Doc” Chaet. Included were comments from Daron Allen, and we have since received comments from John McCarthy. Read on for both of those comments. We wish Mike’s widow, Mary, all the best as she works through this tough time. May Mike Chaet Rest In Peace. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Stuart, Florida
Posted: July 26, 2021 in Chains
STUART, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2022 opening of Crunch Stuart, a 38,060-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in southeast Florida. Crunch Stuart will be located in a renovated space that was formerly a Stein Mart department store. Crunch Stuart is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who together have opened 32 Crunch clubs and have 16 more currently in development. Read More...
Health and Fitness Alliance Deploys New GYMS Act Strategy and Tools
Posted: July 24, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Right now in Washington, D.C., lawmakers are discussing what to include in the next reconciliation bill. This bill is our best chance to get the GYMS Act passed, but we need to act fast. Government officials need to hear from you that health and fitness facilities cannot be left out again. Gyms, much like restaurants, were not only indirectly harmed by the pandemic’s impact on the economy but directly bore the brunt of government-mandated closures and restrictions. Unlike restaurants, relief packages have left gyms behind twice. We cannot be left behind again. Read More...
TRX Training Club and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Partner to Create One-of-a-Kind Virtual Training Experience
Posted: July 23, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TRX, a global leader in world class training content, digital fitness experiences and functional training products, and Maven, a modern media company that combines superior technology with iconic brands for a best-in-class consumer experience, announced their strategic partnership to create SI Swimsuit x TRX Training Club. The partnership brings to life a dynamic, exclusive training experience via the TRX Training ClubSM app and platform, providing unlimited On-Demand and TRX LIVE classes, plus access to TRX trainers and one-of-a-kind workouts with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models. Read More...
