Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, May 8th, 2026
ACSM, NCSF Partner to Expand Educational Access for Exercise Professionals
Posted: August 18, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) announce a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to high-quality education for exercise professionals. Through this collaboration, ACSM will begin offering NCSF-developed continuing education programs to its certified professionals that will expand their learning and career advancement opportunities. Read More...
ABC Fitness Launches Click2Save, a Powerful Member Retention Tool for Fitness Operators, Powered by DXFactor
Posted: August 15, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses worldwide, announces the launch of Click2Save, a purpose-built member retention tool, allowing clubs and studios to proactively engage at-risk members with personalized offers and options to stay. Click2Save, which is powered by DXFactor’s Outcomes Micro Agents Platform, delivers a seamless, customizable and compliant way to retain members, reinforcing ABC Fitness’ ongoing investment in tools that support business growth. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Joins the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Inc., a leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, announces that Crunch Fitness is named on the annual Inc. 5000 list, one of the most prestigious rankings of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle and Patagonia. Read More...
Fitness International Launches A New Initiative to Support Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, one of the nation's leading health club companies with hundreds of locations nationwide, today announced its strong support of the President's ongoing effort to promote youth health and fitness and reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test. To help with this mission, Fitness International will offer high school students, in collaboration with local high schools, complimentary after-school access to their nearby LA Fitness and City Sports Club locations. This will begin this fall. Read More...
Giant Ideas, LLC Acquires Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse, Reshaping the Future of Boutique Fitness
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
LEHI, UT - In a bold move that redefines the boutique fitness category, Giant Ideas, LLC has acquired Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse, combining them with its flagship brand Legends Boxing to form the largest skill-based fitness network in the industry. Read More...
USTA Ignites a Coaching Evolution With Launch of USTA Coaching
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) officially launches USTA Coaching, Inc., a new entity established to elevate and support the coaching community nationwide. USTA Coaching offers a comprehensive, inclusive and scalable solution to support every type of coach, from parents looking to introduce tennis to their children to full-time professionals. Read More...
ABC Fitness Launches ABC Trainerize Business to Simplify Business Management, Bookings and Payments for Trainers
Posted: August 12, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for the fitness industry, announces the launch of ABC Trainerize Business, a powerful first-of-its-kind add-on that combines business management, appointment booking, payments, client referrals and on-demand coaching into one seamless platform. Designed for fitness coaches, personal trainers, and studios, ABC Trainerize Business allows clients to book, buy and train all from one app, empowering fitness professionals to manage both their clients and their business easily from a single platform. Read More...
The Fitness Industry’s Global Momentum Continued in 2024, New Report Shows
Posted: August 11, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) releases the 2025 HFA Global Report, the comprehensive annual resource on the state of the global health and fitness industry. The report captures strong consumer demand, record membership levels in key markets and increasing alignment between fitness, healthcare and public policy. This year’s edition features insights from nearly 30 countries and includes a robust increase in partner contributions and survey participation from 2024, reflecting the growing influence and engagement of the global fitness community. Read More...
Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class
Posted: August 11, 2025 in Other News
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Pickleball Hall of Fame announces its 2025 inductees. This year’s class includes competitors Cammy MacGregor and Chris “Mills” Miller, and contributor Melissa McCurley. The group will be officially inducted during an awards banquet in Surprise, Arizona on November 5th and 6th. With 33 current members of the Pickleball Hall of Fame, the hall represents both players and contributors to the sport. Read More...
Life Time Opens Ninth Atlanta-Area Athletic Country Club, Transforming Former Concourse Athletic Club into Life Time Perimeter
Posted: August 8, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is growing its presence in the Atlanta market with the opening of Life Time Perimeter. Situated between Sandy Springs' landmark King & Queen towers, the new 79,000-square-foot athletic country club offers a luxury wellness experience just steps from the Perimeter Center business district and surrounding family neighborhoods. Read More...
