Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
ABC Fitness Wins Technology Company of the Year Award at Beyond Activ for Second Consecutive Year
Posted: June 19, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness is honored to be recognized as Beyond Activ Award of Excellence’s Technology Company of the Year, an award that was given out at the Beyond Activ World event in Singapore. As the leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, ABC Fitness is pleased to accept this award for the second year in a row, demonstrating ABC Fitness’ commitment to innovation and integration across its various platforms. Read More...
Discover Strength and Minnesota Distance Elite Celebrate Partnership Success as Dakotah Lindwurm Heads to the Paris Olympics
Posted: June 19, 2024 in Chains
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN - Discover Strength is proud to celebrate the ongoing success of its partnership with the Minnesota Distance Elite (MDE) Running Training Group. This collaboration has already led to remarkable achievements, including MDE runner Dakotah Lindwurm qualifying for the Paris Olympics this summer! This successful partnership represents a significant milestone for both Discover Strength and the Minnesota Distance Elite Running Training Group. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Completes Refinancing Transaction; Announces $280 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
Posted: June 18, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") announces that it has completed its previously announced refinancing transaction. The Company also announces that it has entered into a $280 million accelerated share repurchase agreement (the "ASR Agreement") with Citibank, N.A. (the "Bank"). The Company will acquire shares under the ASR Agreement as part of its $500 million share repurchase authorization previously announced on November 8, 2022 (the "2022 Share Repurchase Program"). As of June 13, 2024, before giving effect to the ASR Agreement, approximately $355 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the 2022 Share Repurchase Program. Read More...
USPTA and PTR Unite to Support USTA’s Vision for Tennis Expansion
Posted: June 18, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The USPTA and PTR announce their endorsement of the USTA's visionary goal of increasing tennis participation to 35 million players, enhancing coaching talent and expanding the number of facilities nationwide. Over the past six months, their unwavering dedication to this shared mission has been expressed through both independent efforts and collaborative initiatives. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Announces Appointment of Mark King as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 17, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (the "Company" or "Xponential Fitness"), one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Mark King as Chief Executive Officer effective June 17, 2024. Mr. King will also join the Company’s Board of Directors. At that time, Brenda Morris will cease serving as Interim CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Shawnee, Kansas
Posted: June 13, 2024 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, KS - Fitness Ventures LLC, a Crunch Fitness franchisee, unveils its newest location in Shawnee, Kansas, marking another milestone in the brand's expansion. The grand opening showcases a $5 million investment in a 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility, designed to cater to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest growing Crunch franchisees, operating in over 25 states, owns Crunch Fitness Shawnee. Read More...
Sean Tan Joins Health & Fitness Association as Director APAC
Posted: June 12, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, has hired Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate Sean Tan as the group’s senior representative in Asia. In this position, he will help increase association and convention participation, guide the formation and expansion of regional and national federations and industry partner organizations, coordinate with other regional organizations, expand the association’s membership base, profile, and exposure, and represent the organization at a variety of public, government, and NGO events throughout the region. Read More...
The Design to Move Exhibition Celebrates 40 Years of Technogym with 40 Unique Creations by 40 Designers
Posted: June 12, 2024 in Suppliers
MILAN, ITALY - At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrates its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move” featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches, one of the brand iconic home wellness products, designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world. Read More...
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Peloton Team Up to Empower Members’ Health and Wellbeing Journeys
Posted: June 12, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Peloton (NADSAQ: PTON) announce a first-of-its-kind partnership that provides YMCA members with new, world-class fitness options, on-site and on-the-go: Peloton Bike+ and Row equipment will be featured in each of the Y's Community Hubs, every YMCA of Metro Chicago member (18+) will have access to Peloton App One, included in their YMCA membership, and will be invited to special community events throughout the year. Read More...
Ecore Expands Award-Winning Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile Line with Four New Natural Hues
Posted: June 12, 2024 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, has added four new colors to its award-winning Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile (PVT) line. This expansion enriches the already visually striking and performance-driven flooring options, keeping pace with contemporary design trends and broadening the appeal of Heritage Motivate for a variety of spaces. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Elects New Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer
Posted: June 11, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - At its June 3 meeting, the Health & Fitness Association Board of Directors elected Chris Smith as Chair, Luke Carlson as Vice Chair, and Al Noshirvani as Treasurer, the association announced. Chris Smith has served on the Health & Fitness Association Board for four years, the last year as Vice Chair. He is President and CEO of Fitness World Canada, a position he has held since 2020. Read More...
Jetts Fitness Partners with ABC Fitness for Membership Management
Posted: June 10, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Jetts Fitness, a leading global fitness brand with over 260 gyms worldwide, announces its partnership with ABC Fitness, a key technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere. Jetts Fitness joins ABC Glofox’s growing, global customer-base which includes major franchises like Jazzercise, F45, and Snap Fitness, among others. Read More...
Planet Fitness Prices $800 Million Securitized Financing Facility
Posted: June 7, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") announces that it has priced $800 million of Series 2024-1 Class A-2 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes (the "Class A-2 Notes"), which consist of two tranches: the Class A-2-I Senior Secured Notes with an anticipated repayment term of five years, with an aggregate principal amount of $425 million and a fixed interest rate of 5.765% per annum, payable quarterly, and the Class A-2-II Senior Secured Notes with an anticipated repayment term of ten years, with an aggregate principal amount of $375 million and a fixed interest rate of 6.237% per annum, payable quarterly. Read More...
USPTA Launches New Pickleball Certification for Members and First-Time Coaches
Posted: June 6, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces the launch of a new pickleball certification, available to existing USPTA coaches, and for the first time, nonmembers. As one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, pickleball coaching certification offers a unique opportunity for players and current coaches of all skill levels to expand their knowledge and coaching abilities. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Kyle, Texas
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
KYLE, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Kyle, a brand new 35,000-square foot gym with $11M in state-of-the-art equipment and amenities built from the ground up, is projected to open its doors in fall 2024. Crunch Kyle is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. Founded by Tony Hartl in 2018, The Undefeated Tribe currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with 10 more gyms in development throughout 2024. Read More...
Life Time Hosting Exclusive Swim Clinics with Olympian Ryan Lochte
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), which operates more than 500 indoor and outdoor pools nationwide, is teaming up with world-renowned swimmer, current World Record Holder, and 12-time Olympic Medalist, Ryan Lochte, to offer a series of swim clinics across several of its athletic country clubs. These exclusive clinics, available for all ages, will provide a unique opportunity to learn from one of the greatest swimmers in history in partnership with Life Time's leading aquatics experts. Read More...
Xponential Fitness and the American Cancer Society Collaborate to Recognize National Cancer Survivors Month in June
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - According to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts & Figures, 2024, it is estimated more than 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and more than 600,000 people will die from the disease this year. This June, Xponential Fitness, a leading global franchisor of health and wellness brands, is collaborating with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for National Cancer Survivors Month, raising awareness and donations to aid research, advocacy, and patient support so that everyone has an opportunity to detect, treat and survive cancer. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Acquires Advanced Recovery Company ThriveX
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, has acquired ThriveX, a company focused on advanced recovery products, including cold immersion systems, smart hybrid saunas and compression boots. Read More...
Ecore Athletic Enhances Performance Collection with New Flooring Solution
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore has expanded its Ecore Athletic portfolio with the introduction of Performance Motivate Plus. The company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better has created a product engineered for functional, selectorized strength, free weight and cardio training. Read More...
EōS Fitness Partners with Houston Texans
Posted: June 4, 2024 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value/Low Price (HVLP) gym chain with over 125 locations open or on the way, is continuing to put down roots within the Houston community through its new partnership with the Houston Texans. EōS is now a proud sponsor of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders. Read More...
