Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, September 14th, 2026
JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand's broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates opening 8 – 10 studios in the coming years. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Wins Silver Award at Prestigious Taiwan Excellence Event
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, received the Silver Award for its Upper Body Cycle in the Recreation and Sport category at the Taiwan Excellence Awards, an annual program recognizing the most innovative and impactful products from Taiwanese companies. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Named Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise member management and billing software for medically integrated fitness facilities, health clubs and wellness organizations, announces a new partnership with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). Under this agreement, Jonas Fitness will serve as the Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association, offering MFA members technology and operational expertise tailored to medically integrated fitness environments. Read More...
North Castle Partners Announces Promotions
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promotes Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, announces the following promotions: Roy Chin has been promoted to Partner, John McMahon to Principal and Bobby Hally to Vice President. Additionally, North Castle's Founder, Charles F. Baird, Jr., ('Chip") will transition from Co-Managing Partner to Chairman of the Firm. Read More...
USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball announces the election of Stephanie Russell as Chair of the USA Pickleball Board of Directors. Her term began on January 1. A recreational pickleball player with deep experience in governance and law, and four years’ experience on the Board, Russell brings a strong understanding of both organizational leadership and the community that fuels pickleball’s rapid growth. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 6, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced the extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. Read More...
UFC GYM India Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Premium Fitness Club at Malad in Mumbai
Posted: January 5, 2026 in Chains
MUMBAI, INDIA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of the UFC, announces the grand opening of its latest premium training facility located in the heart of Malad West at Mith Chowki. Read More...
Zumba Launches “Your Song Is On. The World Can Wait:” A Global Campaign Celebrating The Power of Music to Move You and Your Fitness Forward
Posted: January 5, 2026 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, the world's largest dance-fitness program, announces the launch of "Your Song Is On. The World Can Wait," a strategic global campaign designed to re-frame New Year fitness through the emotional power of music and the results that come from moving to it. Read More...
Merrithew Forms Partnership with Blue Fitness Ltd. in New Zealand as Part of Global Distribution Growth
Posted: January 1, 2026 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew announces the expansion of its distribution network in New Zealand by forming a partnership with Blue Fitness Ltd., a priority market within its global growth strategy. Read More...
Life Time Opens Fifth Austin Athletic Country Club, Expanding in One of America’s Fastest-Growing Metros
Posted: December 31, 2025 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of Life Time South Lamar within The Bouldin development at the heart of one of Austin's most energetic neighborhoods. Read More...
