Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
USTA National Campus Partners with AdventHealth and Nemours Children’s Health
Posted: May 2, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announces that AdventHealth will join Nemours Children’s Health as the Official Medical Services Providers of the USTA National Campus. AdventHealth is joining as a new partner, while Nemours has been a partner with the USTA National Campus since the Lake Nona facility opened in 2017. Read More...
HFA’s 2025 Fitness Industry Census Needs Your Input
Posted: May 1, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - There’s still time to participate in the HFA 2025 Fitness Industry Census, a reinvigorated version of one of the industry's most valued benchmarking studies, formerly known as Profiles of Success.
This global survey collects confidential data from fitness facility operators across all segments of the industry, including gyms, studios, and multi-site fitness brands. The result will be a comprehensive, data-driven report providing actionable benchmarks on key operational and financial metrics. Read More...
Complimentary Mindful May Meditation Program Launches on Life Time App During National Mental Health Month
Posted: April 30, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is making it easier than ever to prioritize mindfulness during National Mental Health Month with the debut of its first-ever Mindful May program, dropping May 4 on the complimentary Life Time app. The program aims to be a valuable resource at a time when 75% of Americans report experiencing physical or mental symptoms from stress. Read More...
Fitness Tech Veteran Emmett Williams Joins ABC Fitness as First-ever Managing Director, APAC
Posted: April 30, 2025 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses globally, announces the appointment of Emmett Williams as Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Based in Australia, Williams will accelerate the company’s growth and lead customer retention strategies across APAC. Read More...
9Round International Partner Conquers the Grindstone 100
Posted: April 30, 2025 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round knows that real growth happens when you push yourself beyond what you thought was possible. One of their dedicated International Master Developers, Ariel Cabrera of Guatemala, who also happens to be a passionate endurance athlete, recently completed one of the toughest ultra marathons: the Grindstone 100 in the Shenandoah Valley. This event isn’t just a race; it’s a test of physical and mental endurance that few are brave enough to attempt. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Unveils New Amenity Concepts Designed to Redefine the Member Experience
Posted: April 28, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is expanding its premium fitness offerings with the launch of Recovery24 and Premium Fit24, two innovative amenities now available at select club locations nationwide. These new experiences are designed to elevate the fitness journey, offering members advanced recovery and high-tech strength training solutions in dedicated private environments. Read More...
USTA, ATA Announce New Initiative to Grow Black Representation in Tennis
Posted: April 28, 2025 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - After years of successful collaboration, the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA) and the American Tennis Association (ATA) announce a new initiative reflecting their shared mission to grow participation, retention and leadership opportunities among diverse communities in tennis. The pillars of this new initiative include increasing Black representation in tennis, a mentorship program developing pipelines of diverse professionals in coaching and tennis careers and inspiring future generations to participate in the sport. Read More...
UFC GYM and UFC FIT to Host Nationwide Fundraising Workout for Augie’s Quest
Posted: April 24, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - UFC GYM and UFC FIT will host a nationwide, donation-based group workout on Sunday, May 4 to support Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS and honor ALS Awareness Month. This special event will raise funds for groundbreaking amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and provide care for those affected by the disease, with all proceeds going directly to the nonprofit. Participating UFC GYM and UFC FIT locations across the country will host a 90-minute, donation-based group workout. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Norfolk, Virginia
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch Norfolk will create a new fitness offering for residents of Norfolk. Fitness Ventures LLC owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Crunch Norfolk will be the Fitness Ventures LLC's 68th location nationwide and fourth location in Virginia, with plans to open at least 10 more gyms this year. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Expands Support of American Forests
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In celebration of Earth Month and its ongoing commitment to conservation, reforestation and protecting the planet, the Life Time Foundation has provided a $300,000 grant to American Forests to support the reforestation of the Rim Fire burn scar in California's Stanislaus National Forest, just west of Yosemite National Park. Read More...
