Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Burn Boot Camp Announces Exclusive Partnership with Global Artist Marshmello
Posted: June 23, 2026 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, one of the nation's leading family-founded group fitness franchises, announces global music producer and artist Marshmello as Equity Partner, Franchise Partner and Executive Partner for Creative & Music. Read More...
Daxko Acquires FitnessForce, Broadening its Global Fitness Software Portfolio
Posted: June 23, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces the acquisition of FitnessForce, an award winning, modern, API-first membership management platform purpose-built for multi-location, franchise and international fitness operators. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Appoints Chequan Lewis Chief Executive Officer; Jim Rowley Named Executive Chairman
Posted: June 22, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lewis succeeds Jim Rowley, who has transitioned to Executive Chairman. The leadership transition was announced at the opening of the company's 2026 Global Franchise Convention in San Antonio, the largest gathering in Crunch's history. Read More...
Fit for Life Announces Licensing Partnership with Orangetheory Fitness to Launch Branded Fitness Accessories Collection
Posted: June 22, 2026 in Chains, Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Fit for Life, a leader in fitness equipment and accessories, announces a licensing agreement with Orangetheory Fitness, one of the world's leading fitness franchises and a brand within Purpose Brands, to develop and distribute a comprehensive line of branded fitness accessories and training equipment. Read More...
Joe Cirulli is Building Something Big for America’s 250th and You Want to See It
Posted: June 20, 2026 in Independents
GAINESVILLE, FL - Joe Cirulli, fitness industry pioneer, entrepreneur and Founder of Gainesville Health & Fitness (GHF), is bringing his iconic community leadership to America’s grandest milestone yet. GHF will host the Celebration of America 250 on Monday, June 30, 2026, at 7:30 PM at GHF Main, a free, community-wide event honoring 250 years of the United States of America. Read More...
EōS Fitness Brings Reformer Pilates to the Gym Floor
Posted: June 17, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness is bringing reformer Pilates out of the boutique studio and onto the gym floor, giving members access to a premium, high-energy, music-driven workout for all experience levels. EōS plans to roll out reformer Pilates this summer in three pilot locations. Read More...
UFC GYM India Announces the Grand Opening of Its Second Premium Fitness Club in Jaipur
Posted: June 17, 2026 in Chains
JAIPUR, INDIA - UFC GYM, the official brand extension of the UFC, announces the launch of its second premium fitness destination in Jaipur which is located at Jagatpura. The first location opened at Sunny Trade Center in Mansarovar. Read More...
Exercise Improves the Long-Term Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs, New Multinational Study Finds
Posted: June 17, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As GLP-1 medications transform obesity treatment worldwide, new multinational research finds that pairing GLP-1 therapy with regular structured exercise would improve long-term health outcomes, reduce downstream costs and generate positive economic returns across multiple countries. The white paper, From Weight Loss to Lasting Value: Structured Exercise and the Economics of GLP-1 Therapy, comes at a pivotal moment. Read More...
Playlist Appoints David Glazer, Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies, to Board of Directors
Posted: June 17, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Playlist, the parent company of Mindbody, ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite, announces the appointment of David Glazer, Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), to its Board of Directors. Glazer joins Playlist's board at a pivotal moment of scale for the company, which recently completed its merger with EGYM to form the world's largest full-stack fitness and wellness operating system. Read More...
New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Exercise is a Supportive Care Measure for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
Posted: June 17, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment should no longer be encouraged to rest whenever possible. Instead, appropriately prescribed exercise should be included as part of supportive cancer care, according to a new American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Expert Consensus Statement published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE). Read More...
