Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, July 10th, 2026
SETS Hybrid Training Builds a Scalable Fitness Franchise with ABC Fitness as Its Growth Engine
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces a deepened partnership with SETS Hybrid Training, a fast-growing U.S. franchise redefining community-based functional fitness. Over just two years of franchising, SETS has expanded to more than 15 studios across the Northeast, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, a trajectory powered by ABC Fitness' Glofox’s all-in-one platform and unmatched customer support. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art 3.0 Gym to Owasso, Oklahoma
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
OWASSO, OK - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Owasso in Owasso, Oklahoma. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Owasso will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Tulsa area. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Reformer24 Pilates in Southern California For a Fraction of Studio Cost
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces a new pilot program of Reformer-based Pilates in select gyms throughout the Southern California area. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Becomes an Official HYROX Affiliate Partner, Bringing Race-Prep Training to Select Studios Across North America
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), the technology-tracked strength and cardio group fitness brand, is becoming an official HYROX Affiliate Partner to offer members at select studios structured, race-inspired programs. Beginning December 1, participating Orangetheory studios will offer the OTF x HYROX affiliate program, a performance-driven training experience modeled after HYROX's global race format. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Signs Lease for New Club with TF Cornerstone at the Developer’s Latest Office-to-Residential Conversion
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, one of New York City's leading premium fitness brands, announces it has signed a long-term lease with TF Cornerstone (TFC) to open a new 47,000-square-foot location, located on the ground and lower floors of the 32-story Midtown East building recently purchased by TFC as its newest office-to-residential conversion project. This will advance the brand's strategic expansion across the New York Metro area. Read More...
ACSM Celebrates Major Victory: Medicare to Pay for Physical Activity Assessments; Paves Way for Exercise Referrals
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announces that, beginning January 1, 2026, coverage will be provided for physical activity assessments in the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. Clinicians can now bill for a five- to 15-minute standardized assessment of physical activity and nutrition, reimbursed at $20.00 – $25.00 every six months. This service can be included in evaluation and management, behavioral health and annual wellness visits. Read More...
Reinig Insurance Solutions Joins World Insurance Associates
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Suppliers
ISELIN, N.J. - World Insurance Associates LLC ("World"), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announces it has acquired the business of Reinig Insurance Solutions ("Reinig") of Lakewood, Colorado. Reinig Insurance Solutions specializes in providing property and casualty ("P&C") products and services to the health and fitness industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
World Gym Q3 Results: EPS Jumps 82.5% on Record Revenue
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), owner of the iconic global World Gym brand, announces record third-quarter results for the period that ended September 30, 2025, underscoring continued growth momentum and improving margins. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Elevates Boutique Fitness with Luxury Real Estate Expansion Strategy
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is redefining boutique fitness by strategically aligning its studios with high-end residential and retail developments. The brand's luxury real estate strategy brings wellness directly into the daily lives of its clientele, creating design-forward, high-touch spaces in communities that value health, convenience and sophistication. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Betty Su and Amber Trivedi to its Board of Directors
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Betty Su, a seasoned brand and marketing executive, and Amber Trivedi, an innovative entrepreneur and expert in AI-driven career development, have joined its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2025. Their combined expertise will help guide the organization’s mission and strategic direction during a period of growth and transformation. Read More...
