Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Daxko Launches Native Payment Processing Solution for All Daxko Core Customers
Posted: June 27, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider for mission-driven health and wellness organizations, has officially launched Daxko Payments, its native payment processing solution, for all customers using Daxko Core. Read More...
Barry’s Co-CEO Joey Gonzalez Named Executive Chairman and Co-CEO JJ Gantt Named CEO as Global Expansion Accelerates
Posted: June 26, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Barry's, the original boutique fitness trailblazer, announces a leadership transition as it enters a new phase of global expansion: Current Co-CEOs Joey Gonzalez and JJ Gantt will take on new roles, with Gonzalez becoming Executive Chairman and Gantt assuming the role of CEO. The brand plans to more than double its global footprint over the next four years. Read More...
Life Fitness and YMCA360 Announce Groundbreaking Digital Partnership
Posted: June 26, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces a transformative digital partnership with YMCA360, the on-demand video platform for YMCA communities. This partnership is set to enhance the YMCA360 app with the Life Fitness Connect System, a cutting-edge digital solution that will empower members to achieve their fitness goals more effectively than ever before. Read More...
Pvolve Debuts on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Posted: June 25, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically-backed fitness franchise that strengthens, stabilizes and mobilizes the body, has earned its first appearance on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, the definitive annual ranking of top-performing franchise systems in the United States. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a Winner of Best and Brightest Companies In Wellness in the Nation
Posted: June 24, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been named a 2025 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness in the Nation, a prestigious honor recognizing organizations committed to advancing health awareness and proactive wellness strategies in the workplace. Read More...
USTA Expands Althea Gibson Scholarship Program to Support HBCU Students
Posted: June 23, 2025 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - In honor of the 75th anniversary of icon Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier in tennis, the USTA is expanding its Althea Gibson HBCU Scholarship Program. Read More...
Daxko and Netchex Unveil New Integration to Simplify Payroll and HR for Health and Fitness Clubs
Posted: June 17, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and COVINGTON, LA - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solution provider in the health and wellness industry, and Netchex, a top provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions, announce the launch of a live integration between Daxko Club Automation and Netchex. Read More...
Polar Set to Launch a New Device and Redefine Fitness Tech with Brand-New Product Category This September
Posted: June 17, 2025 in Suppliers
KEMPELE, FINLAND - Polar, a global pioneer in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, is launching a brand-new product and category this September. The upcoming Polar wearable will not only be the brand’s first screen-free wrist device, but it will also be a subscription-free alternative to other health bands and fitness trackers on the market. Read More...
USTA Adds Leaders in New Strategic Roles to Grow Grassroots, Pro Tennis
Posted: June 16, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces the addition of four experienced leaders in new strategic roles across grassroots and pro tennis that will underpin the ongoing focus to grow tennis to 35 million players in the U.S. by 2035. Read More...
World Gym International Signs Master Franchise Agreement for Brazil
Posted: June 13, 2025 in Chains
TAICHUNG, TAIWAN - World Gym International (WGI), the franchise arm of World Gym Corporation, has entered into a Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with Flag Holding LTDA to significantly expand its footprint in Brazil to 50 World Gym locations within five years. The MFA grants Flag Holding LTDA exclusive rights to expand World Gym into Brazil’s 25 other states. This strategic partnership will position Brazil as the third largest World Gym market, following Taiwan and Australia, and greatly enhance World Gym’s presence in South America. Read More...
