Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Matrix Fitness Strengthens Support for Customers with New Muscle and Strength Content on Research Hub
Posted: September 26, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness has expanded its Research Hub with a new Muscle and Strength category, giving fitness professionals evidence-based resources to support programming and meet growing demand for strength-focused training. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Opens 88th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Duluth, Georgia
Posted: September 25, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - CR Fitness Holdings, one of the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisees of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Duluth, Georgia, its 15th location in the Atlanta metropolitan area. This brand-new, 30,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Duluth for the very first time. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Empowers Schools to Serve Healthier Meals with Complimentary Green Onion Online Tool
Posted: September 25, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - With more attention than ever being placed on the ingredients in school meals, the Life Time Foundation continues its nearly-15-year-dedication to youth nutrition by supporting school food professionals in their efforts to eliminate ultra-processed foods. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Inducts George Butler, Legendary ‘Pumping Iron’ Filmmaker, Into Hall of Fame
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Chains
VENICE BEACH, CA - Gold's Gym, the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, has inducted George Butler, the acclaimed author and filmmaker behind the groundbreaking 1977 documentary "Pumping Iron," into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Asia Celebrates 500th Club Milestone with Simultaneous Openings Across Eight Markets
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Chains
HONG KONG - Anytime Fitness Asia has achieved a historic milestone, celebrating the network's growth to 500 clubs across the region. To mark the occasion, eight clubs across eight markets hosted synchronized grand openings on the same day, highlighting the scale and unity of the brand's fast-growing network. Read More...
The Fitness and Wellness Industry is Overwhelmingly Optimistic About Performance, Mindbody’s 2025 State of the Industry Report Finds
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the fitness, wellness and beauty industries, releases its 2025 State of the Industry Report. Based on insights from more than 1,400 industry decision-makers worldwide, the report explores where operators are investing, how they're innovating and the strategies they see as most critical for future success. Read More...
ACSM, AMSSM Foundation Announce ‘Breaking Barriers’ Research Grant
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Research Committee and The AMSSM Foundation announces the launch of the Breaking Barriers Research Grant, a new funding opportunity aimed at advancing health and well-being for traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Appointment of Chris Flowers, Former Deputy General Counsel of Restore Hyper Wellness, as General Counsel
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Chris Flowers as the company's new General Counsel. In his role, Flowers will oversee Crunch's legal operations and support the company's domestic and international franchise administration, advising the executive team and working directly with franchise owners to fuel the brand's continued growth. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Expands Global Strength Offering with New Line of Training Accessories
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness is growing its global product portfolio with a new line of Matrix-branded strength and functional training accessories. Read More...
Precor Introduces its Breakaway Treadmill, Combining Workout Innovation with Trusted Performance
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor introduces the Breakaway Treadmill, a heavy‑duty commercial slat belt model built to set a new standard for treadmill workouts. Read More...
