Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
RSPA Pickleball Certification to Include DUPR Coach
Posted: July 3, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), announces a groundbreaking new benefit exclusively for its members: the addition of DUPR Coach to the official RSPA Pickleball Certification program. This marks the first time a racquet sports certification combines advanced education with an immediate income opportunity for coaches. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Pearland, Texas
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
PEARLAND, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Pearland in Pearland, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee, The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Pearland will create a new fitness offering for residents of Pearland. Read More...
Life Time Signs Landmark Lease Bringing New Wellness Destination to Midtown Manhattan
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces a significant lease agreement with Prop and Building Corp (PBC) at 10 Bryant, a premier Midtown Manhattan office tower, with an anticipated opening in early 2027. Read More...
Introducing Playlist, the Next Generation Platform for Wellness Experiences
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody has introduced Playlist, which brings together Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass under one new parent brand to power experience-driven businesses across fitness, wellness, lifestyle and beyond. Read More...
Matrix Named Trusted Supplier on Astria for Luxury Hospitality
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness announces its selection as a trusted supplier by Astria, the premier procurement resource for the luxury hospitality industry and the preferred sourcing solution of Forbes Travel Guide’s community of Star-Rated properties in over 80 countries. Read More...
NASM Tackles Modern Stress and Long-Term Resilience with New Mindfulness-Based Wellness Course
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness education, training and certifications, announces the launch of its new Mindful Stress Management course. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2025 Peer Awards
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2025 Peer Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Opens 60th Crunch Fitness Location, Marking Major Milestone in Nationwide Growth
Posted: July 1, 2025 in Chains
DES MOINES, IA - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the nation's fastest growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness and second largest franchisee, has officially opened its 60th Crunch Fitness location with a brand-new, 60,000-square-foot facility in Des Moines, Iowa. With more than 14 additional locations currently in presale, Fitness Ventures is on pace to reach 75 open clubs by the end of the year. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Signs 12-Unit Development Deal to Expand in the Greater Philadelphia Market
Posted: July 1, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, is continuing its nationwide growth with an exciting new development in the Greater Philadelphia area. The brand has officially signed an 12-unit agreement, marking a significant step forward in its mission to bring revitalizing, results-driven workouts to health-conscious communities across the U.S. Read More...
Life Time Opens Eighth California Club at Historic Arden Hills Property in Sacramento, California
Posted: June 27, 2025 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has opened the first phase of its multi-million dollar renovation at Life Time Arden, the company's latest athletic country club in Sacramento, California. Read More...
