Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Industry Leaders Join HFA for the 2025 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit
Posted: May 15, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 125 fitness industry leaders participated in 130 meetings with policymakers and one group held a meeting with White House staff at the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit, May 5 - 7, in Washington, D.C. In the May 7 meetings, operators from health clubs, studios and industry suppliers asked for support of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. Read More...
Life Time’s LTH Supplement Line Launches Third Collagen Product with Introduction of Refuel Protein Bar
Posted: May 15, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is going all-in on collagen. The LTH supplement lineup has unveiled its new Refuel Protein Bar as the newest addition to its offerings of collagen-rich products as more consumers explore its ability to support joint health, skin elasticity, stronger hair and more. Read More...
North Castle Partners’ Prestigious “CEO Of The Year” Award To Tony Scrimale, Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm and investment partner of CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the top franchisee for Crunch Fitness, has recognized CEO Tony Scrimale as the recipient of their 2025 "CEO of the Year" award. A tradition now in its 25th year, this marks the second time in the past four years CR Fitness Holdings has been awarded, a rare occurrence in the ceremony's history. Read More...
TSG Consumer to Acquire EōS Fitness
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DALLAS, TX - TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading specialist private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EōS Fitness (“EōS”), a leading US operator of High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gyms. EōS Chief Executive Officer Rich Drengberg will continue to head the company with his tenured leadership team and will retain a vested interest in the go-forward company. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Closes on $305 Million Senior Secured Facility
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces the successful closing of a $305 million senior secured facility provided by affiliates of The TCW Group. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing transformation, as it proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity and strengthens 24 Hour Fitness's position as one of the largest fitness club operators in the United States. Read More...
FTC Grants 60-Day Delay on Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a 60-day delay in enforcing key portions of its new Negative Option Rule, also known as the “Click-to-Cancel” regulation. Originally set to be enforced on May 14, 2025, the new compliance date is now July 14, 2025. This extension applies to the most operationally complex provisions of the rule, including... Read More...
Peloton Expands Special Pricing Program With New Discounts Across Select Equipment and App Tiers
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton’s Special Pricing program was designed to support the people who power our world. Eligible educators, healthcare workers, first responders and military personnel in the US can access updated special pricing with deeper discounts across even more of the Peloton product portfolio. Read More...
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association Launches New Career Center
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL and DENVER, CO - SmartJobBoard, a leading AI-powered job board solution provider for associations, nonprofits and government organizations, announces the launch of the Racquet Sports Professionals Association’s (RSPA) new Career Center, designed to support hiring and career development across the racquet sports industry. Read More...
Workout Anytime Welcomes Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer, Strengthening Leadership Team Amid Growth Surge
Posted: May 9, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the leading premium 24/7 fitness franchise with over 200 locations nationwide, announces the appointment of Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer. This key leadership addition follows the recent naming of Jerry Pugh as CEO, reinforcing a bold new era of growth, innovation and brand elevation for the fitness franchise. Read More...
New Look, Same Heart: Gold’s Gym SoCal Revamps Original North Hollywood Club
Posted: May 8, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of serious training, is leveling up its North Hollywood location with bold, state-of-the-art upgrades. As the very first club in the SoCal franchise, which opened its doors 36 years ago, this iconic gym is getting a powerful refresh while staying true to the legacy that made it legendary. Read More...
