Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Zumba Fitness and Noom Join Forces to Bring Exciting Offerings to Health and Wellness Communities Worldwide
Posted: August 8, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, and Noom, a leading digital healthcare company committed to chronic disease prevention and empowering people to live better longer announce an exciting partnership aimed at helping individuals worldwide to achieve their health and fitness goals like never before. Through this dynamic collaboration, Zumba and Noom plan to offer a comprehensive array of resources, support and expertise to help individuals embark on their journey towards a healthier and happier lifestyle. Read More...
American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Lakeshore Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: August 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lakeshore Foundation, a recognized leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles for individuals with physical disabilities. Under this MOU, ACE and the Lakeshore Foundation will collaborate to develop and disseminate educational content and resources that focus on inclusive fitness. Read More...
IDEA and ACSM Solidify Ongoing Event Partnership, Announce 2025 Health & Fitness Summit
Posted: August 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - IDEA Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announce their continued collaboration in hosting the highly anticipated 2025 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. This dynamic partnership reaffirms their shared commitment to revolutionizing the health and fitness landscape through cutting-edge education. Read More...
Workout Anytime Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary, Builds Momentum with Strategic Expansions and New Innovations
Posted: August 5, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 locations nationwide, has experienced substantial growth and development in the first two quarters of 2024 and is poised for continued expansion in the remainder of the year. The brand, which recently celebrated 25 years of growth, has signed agreements for nine new units year-to-date, with five of those units sold in Q2 alone. This expansion includes breaking into the new market of Richmond Hill, Georgia. Read More...
Crunch Celebrates Momentous Year at Annual Franchise Convention
Posted: August 2, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, wraps its global Franchise Convention in Arizona, where executives reflected on the momentous year with approximately 600 attendees and laid out plans to further fuel Crunch's continuous growth. The convention's theme, "Feel the Good," represented the spirit and inclusive values of Crunch Fitness and featured dynamic content, such as leadership development, strategic discussions, beneficial training courses and the introduction of new initiatives for the brand. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens In Support of its Judgement Free Generation Initiative
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Chains
ST. LOUIS, MO - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has awarded scholarships to 50 members of Boys & Girls Clubs across the U.S., in the amount of $5,000 per recipient, with more than half (52%) representing first-generation college students. Read More...
Life Time Names Erik Weaver Chief Financial Officer
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that Erik Weaver has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2024. Mr. Weaver had served as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2024. Read More...
Equinox Appoints Marc Mastronardi as President
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury living, announces that they have appointed Marc Mastronardi as President of Equinox. Together with the executive leadership team, Marc will develop organizational strategies to drive Equinox's continued success, profitability and future growth. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Awards Winners
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Tactical Awards. Nominated by the NSCA community, these distinguished awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the tactical strength and conditioning community. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Announces Continued Growth and New Achievements in 2024
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, a Miami-based Pilates studio renowned for its innovative approach to fitness and wellness, is celebrating a successful mid-year with significant expansion and notable industry recognition. Driven by a mission to provide accessible, high-quality Pilates experiences, JETSET Pilates is excited to continue its growth throughout the remainder of 2024. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Hosts Surrey’s First Spartan DEKA Event
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - This summer, Fitness World Canada is bringing the world-renowned Spartan DEKA Strong race to Surrey, BC. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, local competitors can test their fitness at the South Surrey Signature Fitness World and compare their results to all DEKA athletes around the world. Read More...
ACSM Releases 3 New Pronouncements
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In July, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE) titled “Testing in Intermittent Sports - Importance for Training and Performance Optimization in Adult Athletes.” This Expert Consensus Statement provides an overview of available tests in different exercise domains identified as relevant (from assessment of single explosive actions to intermittent endurance capacity), forming the basis for recommendations on how to compose a comprehensive yet feasible test battery that may be integrated into a seasonal competition and training plan. Read More...
STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat-Plus and Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition Courses Now PAA Approved
Posted: July 29, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global Pilates education and equipment leader, announces that its STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat-Plus 2nd Edition (IMP II) and Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition (IR II) Courses are now officially approved by the Pilates Association Australia (PAA), an independent regulatory organization in the Pilates industry. Read More...
Zumba Fitness and Samsung Health Launch Dynamic Partnership to Elevate Global Fitness and Wellbeing
Posted: July 26, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a world-renowned dance fitness brand, and Samsung Health, a leading innovator in digital health solutions, announce an exciting new partnership. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
Fitness franchisee, announces its newest location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, marking another milestone in the brand's expansion. The grand opening showcases a $5 million investment in a 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility designed to cater to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Read More...
Planet Fitness Adds Edmonds, Washington Location
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, will soon expand its Seattle-area footprint. Read More...
VFP Evolves into Club Automation Engage Pro, Enhancing Integration with Daxko
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, introduces Club Automation Engage Pro, formerly VFP. Read More...
Capital Region Leads Nation’s “Fittest Cities” in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. This year’s rankings and findings for America’s 100 largest cities also revealed significant changes and trends. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Announces Key Additions to Executive Lineup
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise that combines curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience, welcomes five new individuals to its esteemed leadership team, further enhancing the brand's growth, training and support infrastructure. Read More...
USPTA and PlayYourCourt Announce Strategic Partnership to Connect Students with Certified Coaches
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. and PlayYourCourt, a leading provider of personalized tennis instruction, announce a new partnership that will prominently feature USPTA-certified racquet sports professionals on PlayYourCourt’s state-of-the-art technology platform that connects players with top-notch, certified racquet sports instructors in their local area. Read More...
