Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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2025 HFA European Congress Draws Fitness Leaders from 30 Countries
Posted: October 9, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking and global collaboration. Held October 2 - 4 at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the Congress marked a return to one of Europe’s most iconic venues and delivered a powerful experience under the theme Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health and Wellness. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Hits Over 200 Studios Sold, Strengthening Its Position as a Category Leader in Boutique Fitness
Posted: October 9, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is celebrating over 200 studios sold. This milestone reflects strong demand for JETSET’s results-driven reformer method, solid unit-level performance, growing national awareness and a scalable franchise model, positioning the brand as a category leader with clear momentum. Read More...
Club Studio Brings Top Tier Fitness Without the Luxury Price Tag to Miami Worldcenter
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces the opening of its 15th Club Studio location, a state-of-the-art fitness destination at the highly visible corner of Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest and most transformative urban developments in the United States. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Announces Multi-Million-Dollar Commitment to AI Innovation for Club Operators
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise member management software, announces a multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitment to develop AI-focused solutions for the fitness and medical wellness industries. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Contributes to Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness Initiative
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its support of Project COURAGE, a Matrix Fitness initiative expanding opportunities for students and professionals at the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The project is designed to open doors for those interested in fitness-related fields and to strengthen community through greater access to education and resources. Read More...
Discover Strength Named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises
Posted: October 6, 2025 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Discover Strength, a nationally growing strength training franchise delivering evidence-based, personalized workouts, has been named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises list. Read More...
Alliance Fitness Center Celebrates 34 Years of Serving Berks County
Posted: October 5, 2025 in Chains
WYOMISSING, PA - Alliance Fitness Center (AFC), founded in 1991, proudly marks its 34th anniversary. Originally launched as a corporate-based fitness company with 27 sites, AFC continues to operate in one of its founding locations, home of Meridian Bank’s corporate fitness center. As the first personal training facility in Berks County, AFC has been a pioneer in bringing innovative fitness programs to the County. It introduced Spinning in 1997, Cardiorespiratory testing/programming in 2000, and Pilates in 2001, setting the standard for progressive training options long before they became mainstream. Read More...
Bay Club Deepens Its Los Angeles Campus with Acquisition of Griffin Club
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") announces the acquisition of Griffin Club Los Angeles (“Griffin Club”), a renowned racquet, athletic, aquatic and social club nestled in the heart of West Los Angeles. The move underscores Bay Club’s commitment to cultivating vibrant communities and delivering meaningful, member-centric experiences. Read More...
In-Shape Fitness and National Fitness Join Together For 11th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Fitness (In-Shape) and Tennessee-based National Fitness are joining together for the 11th annual Fight Cancer Campaign, an effort to raise funding for cancer research and supportive services. The goal is to raise $150,000 from October 1 - 31. Events include racquetball and pickleball tournaments, social media activations and other opportunities. Read More...
Crunch Fitness is Opening Soon at The Crossgates Mall in Albany, New York
Posted: October 1, 2025 in Chains
ALBANY, N.Y. - Fitness Holdings North America, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is celebrating the upcoming opening of its new Albany gym, the franchisee's 53rd location, and ninth location in New York. The facility will be located in the prominent Crossgates Mall. Two more upcoming New York clubs will be opening in New Hartford and Troy. Read More...
