Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Life Time to Acquire Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club Property in Sacramento in Early 2024
Posted: October 13, 2023 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, and Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club located in Sacramento, California, announces the closure of Arden Hills as of December 31, 2023, and Life Time's acquisition of the property with an early 2024 reopening as Life Time Arden. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Tucker, Georgia
Posted: October 11, 2023 in Chains
TUCKER, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Tucker, a $5 million, 60,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
IHRSA 2024 Keynotes Include Industry Visionary Mark Mastrov
Posted: October 11, 2023 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA --the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders-- has secured industry visionary Mark Mastrov as one of three keynote speakers at its IHRSA Convention & Trade Show, March 6 - 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. The other two keynote speakers come from outside the industry. Read More...
Club Automation and Epifany Partner to Enhance Member Engagement
Posted: October 11, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces its partnership with Epifany, an enterprise business intelligence solution designed to help businesses collect the highest caliber of customer data and feedback. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Joins Forces With Los Angeles Rams as Proud Fitness Partner
Posted: October 11, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchise group of boutique fitness brands, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the Los Angeles Rams as the Proud Fitness Partner of the NFL team. This collaboration promises to energize and inspire fans and fitness enthusiasts alike. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Hosts Party in Pink Zumbathon to Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Posted: October 10, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading fitness brand dedicated to promoting health and wellness, announces the upcoming "Party in Pink Zumbathon" event on October 16th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This energetic and vibrant event aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support in the local community. All Donations will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Read More...
John W. Brick Foundation Launches the Mental Wellbeing Association, the World’s First Certification Organization Focused on Mental Well-Being
Posted: October 10, 2023 in Other News
TIMONIUM, MD - The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) has established the first certification organization focused on mental well-being: The Mental Wellbeing Association (MWA). For the first time ever, education, training and certifications will be offered in mental well-being to professionals globally. Read More...
Bay Club Acquires Key Sports Resort in Marin County Continuing Their Ongoing Bay Area Growth Strategy
Posted: October 9, 2023 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”) took another step forward in its ongoing growth in the Bay Area, announcing the acquisition of Rolling Hills Club (“Rolling Hills”). Rolling Hills joins Bay Club’s Marin County Campus, which includes three additional properties. The acquisition of Rolling Hills 8-acre swim and tennis club located in Novato at the foothills of Mt. Burdel brings even more diversity to Bay Club’s Marin Campus. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Annual Fundraiser to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: October 6, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month with its annual fall fundraiser in support of longtime partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). From October 1 – 31, members are invited to make a donation at U.S. and Puerto Rico Planet Fitness clubs or online, where 100% of funds will directly support youth-focused programming and academic scholarships for Boys & Girls Club kids with the goal of building a kinder, more accepting world for the next generation. Read More...
California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs Rebrand to Form In-Shape Family Fitness
Posted: October 5, 2023 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs have announced they are uniting and taking the first step in their rebranding to form In-Shape Family Fitness, boasting 63 health clubs throughout California. This announcement marks the first step in the formal joining of the two brands under one name as the company seeks to revolutionize the fitness experience for its members. Read More...
Barry’s Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Record-Breaking Mega-Classes In Los Angeles
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Leading global fitness brand Barry's is marking a major milestone by ringing in its 25th anniversary with its largest workout classes to date and birthday celebration featuring a headline performance by superstar DJ Diplo. This celebration represents the incredible cultural impact, significance and longevity of the Barry's brand upon generations of fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Read More...
CycleBar Hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Month CycleGives Rides
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - While incredible strides have been made in the fight against breast cancer in recent years, 43,170 people still die of breast cancer each year. In an effort to spread awareness and contribute to breast cancer research, programs and services in support of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, CycleBar, the world’s largest indoor cycling franchise, is supporting Susan G. Komen this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Launches Facility 360 Powered By Ecofit
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brand, furthers their partnership with Ecofit Networks with the announcement of their new asset management platform, Facility 360 Powered by Ecofit. Read More...
Power Wellness Centers Lead the Country in Medical Fitness Association Facility Certifications
Posted: October 4, 2023 in Chains
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness is pleased to announce that, in 2022, five of its thirty managed medically integrated fitness centers received Facility Certifications, all with excellent scores. Medical Fitness Facility Certification is a prestigious recognition and a mark of excellence in the health and wellness industry. Nationally, only 43 medical fitness centers have achieved this status, of which 15% are managed by Power Wellness. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Plano, Texas
Posted: October 2, 2023 in Chains
PLANO, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Plano, a $5 million, 37,264 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 53 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Additionally, the CR Fitness team has nine locations set to open in 2023 in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, with a goal of reaching 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
New York Sports Club (NYSC) Announces Opening of Its First New York Branded Sports Club in Washington, D.C.
Posted: October 2, 2023 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New York Sports Club (NYSC) announces the highly anticipated opening of its inaugural NYSC-branded club in Washington, D.C. This groundbreaking expansion marks a milestone for NYSC as it introduces the first of its new-generation clubs to the D.C. area. Read More...
Myzone Founder Dave Wright Transitions Leadership and Appoints David Stalker as Group CEO
Posted: October 2, 2023 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone, a global leader in fitness technology, announces a significant leadership transition as Dave Wright, the company's Founder, steps down from his role as Group CEO. In a strategic move, the Board has appointed David Stalker, the current CEO of EMEA and President of EuropeActive, as the new Myzone Group CEO, effective immediately. Read More...
Planet Fitness Corporate Team Members Support Local Communities Through its ‘Flexing For Good’ Month-Long Volunteer Initiative
Posted: September 28, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is continuing to enhance people's lives and create a healthier world by hosting a company-wide 'Flexing for Good' volunteer initiative for its corporate team members. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Launches Brand New Mobile App
Posted: September 28, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness franchises in the country, Burn Boot Camp announces the next generation of the Burn Boot Camp app for both iPhone and Android users. The new app will bring the transformative workouts, supportive community, and game-changing nutrition of our brick-and-mortar locations to everyone, everywhere. Read More...
EōS Fitness Opens First Fort Worth Location
Posted: September 27, 2023 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - EōS Fitness’ footprint is growing as big as the Texas sky with the opening of its first gym in Fort Worth, the seventh to open in the state this year. With nearly 60,000 square feet of fitness space featuring high-end smart technology strength training equipment, top-of-the-line cardio machines and innovative recovery options, the new gym is the company’s largest location to open in the Lone Star State. Read More...
