Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
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 IHRSA
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...
From Legwarmers to Virtual Fitness, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Celebrates 40 Years of Getting People Moving
Posted: August 7, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - From neon-colored leotards and dance workout videotapes to fitness apps and virtual coaching, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) celebrates 40 years of championing physical activity and expanding access to health and fitness opportunities worldwide. Since its inception in 1985, ACE has grown from setting safety standards for aerobic dance instructors to becoming a global leader in health and fitness education and certification, with over 90,000 ACE-certified professionals living and working in more than 110+ countries. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Honor Tennis Legend Andre Agassi with Serving Up Dreams Award
Posted: August 7, 2025 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation announces that tennis legend and former world No. 1 Andre Agassi will be honored with the Serving Up Dreams Award at its annual Opening Night Gala on Sunday, August 24, at the U.S. Open. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Acquires Three Existing Crunch Locations in Portland, Plans $75 Million Expansion Across the Market
Posted: August 6, 2025 in Chains
PORTLAND, OR - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the fastest-growing franchise operators in the Crunch Fitness system, has acquired the three existing Crunch Fitness locations in the Portland, Oregon market. As part of the acquisition, the company is planning a $75 million investment to bring 15 brand new Crunch locations to the region over the next several years. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Angel City FC Bring Back Fantasy Camp to LA Youth
Posted: August 6, 2025 in Chains
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, continues to build on its partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (LA RAP) with the return of a one-of-a-kind soccer fantasy camp. Read More...
Morrow Hill Announces Exclusive Partnership with Xponential Fitness
Posted: August 6, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Morrow Hill, a premier commercial real estate firm specializing in franchise real estate, announces an exclusive partnership with Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading franchisors of boutique fitness brands. Through this collaboration, Morrow Hill will lead real estate efforts across Xponential Fitness' portfolio of leading brands: Pure Barre, Club Pilates, Lindora, YogaSix, BFT and StretchLab. Read More...
Primetime Fitness Expands Presence in New York Metro Area with the Acquisition of 13 Crunch Gym Locations
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Chains
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT - Primetime Fitness, an experienced Crunch Fitness developer and franchisee, announces the acquisition of 13 new Crunch locations across New York and New Jersey. The gyms were purchased from franchisees Chris Pacifico's Carey Ave Development LLC and Assaf Gal's AD Fitness LLC. This marks a major milestone in Primetime's growth strategy and expands the franchisee's total footprint to 36 locations nationwide. Read More...
Los Angeles Rams Welcome 24 Hour Fitness to the Field
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, is partnering up with the Los Angeles Rams to support and engage the Southern California community. This partnership combines both organizations' shared passion and unwavering commitment to health and fitness. Read More...
Extraordinary Brands Acquires CycleBar and Rumble, Cementing Its Status as a Premier Health and Wellness Franchisor
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Chains
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Extraordinary Brands, a leading health and wellness franchisor dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build, scale and thrive in the boutique fitness industry, announces the acquisition of two high-profile fitness brands, CycleBar and Rumble, from Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF). With this move, Extraordinary Brands now owns and operates four distinct and in-demand modalities: cycling, boxing, rowing and barre. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Facility Wins “Best Places to Work” Honor
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Suppliers
OWATONNA, MN and ROSEMONT, IL - The Owatonna location of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been named the winner in the “Best Places to Work” category in the 2025 Best of the Best – Southern Minnesota and the 2025 Best of the Best – Owatonna & Waseca Reader’s Choice awards, hosted by the Owatonna People's Press. Read More...
Leila Timergaleeva Returns to HFA as International Ambassador
Posted: August 3, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces the return of Leila Timergaleeva to its global leadership team as Ambassador for the Caucasus region for HFA’s international events, including ChinaFit (which occurred July 19 - 21), the HFA European Congress (October 2 - 4 in Amsterdam) and MeFit Pro (October 9 - 11 in Dubai). Her appointment bolsters the HFA’s international reach even further after the appointment in June of Hans Muench as an ambassador for the HFA European Congress. Read More...
