Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
American Council on Exercise Commits to Equal Pay Pledge in California
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) proudly announces its commitment to the California Equal Pay Pledge. This decision reflects an ongoing organizational dedication to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and advancing gender equity within the health and fitness sector. By signing this pledge, ACE joins the efforts to close the gender pay gap and support women in their careers by ensuring opportunities to thrive in their professional lives. Read More...
USPTA Signs Multi-Year Pickleball Deal with Selkirk Sport
Posted: August 24, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a three-year agreement with Selkirk Sport. Per the agreement, Selkirk Sport will serve as the Official Pickleball Ball and the Official Pickleball Net of the USPTA. Read More...
Peloton Kicks Off College Strategy Engaging Students, Athletes, and Alumni
Posted: August 23, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces its strategy to partner with colleges, universities, athletes and student platforms to bring the brand's impactful and entertaining workouts to campuses through its world class content, co-branded Peloton Bikes and elevated on-site experiences. Building on the brand's commitment to empower anyone, anywhere, anytime, Peloton's college campus integrations will bring the magic of Peloton to students, alumni and fans across the country through three strategic pillars... Read More...
Gympass Raises $85 Million in Series F Funding at $2.4 Billion Valuation, Strengthens Position as the Leading Global Corporate Wellness Platform
Posted: August 23, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Gympass, the leading corporate wellness platform, announces it has raised $85M in a Series F funding round at a valuation of $2.4 billion. The round was led by EQT Growth, with participation from Neuberger Berman on behalf of its client funds. In addition to the Series F funding led by EQT Growth, General Atlantic and Moore Strategic Ventures are also doubling down on their investments in Gympass by purchasing existing shares from earlier investors and current and former employees. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Fitness Inks Deal to Become Karate Combat’s Official Worldwide Fitness Partner
Posted: August 23, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, announces it will become Karate Combat’s Official Worldwide Fitness Partner. 9Round has a global presence with nearly 500 locations across 18 countries. Karate Combat is distributed to over 100 countries and has long-term, exclusive contracts with fighters from over 30 countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, UK, Spain, Australia, Japan and Morocco. Read More...
Ecore’s “Essentials” Introduces Budget-Friendly Flooring Option for Functional Training Environments
Posted: August 22, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, has added a line of budget-friendly surfaces to its robust product portfolio. Designed for use in free weight, cardio, selectorized strength and functional training areas, the Essentials line is inspired by Ecore’s Basic Fit and Performance collections, the original composition rubber fitness floors that set the standard for excellence. Read More...
First Phase of Life Time at PENN 1 Opens with Luxurious Boutique Studios, Cardio, Strength and Training Offerings and Recovery and Rejuvenation Spaces
Posted: August 21, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of phase one of its 54,000-square-foot destination at PENN 1, as part of the PENN DISTRICT, located adjacent to Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Partners with 4GLOBAL to Provide Powerful Business Intelligence and Insights
Posted: August 21, 2023 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness Inc., a leading fitness software and billing service provider, has joined forces with 4GLOBAL, a renowned business intelligence and reporting company, to empower health and fitness club operators with advanced insights and analytics. Read More...
The Results Are In! First Virtual Fitness Coaching App Challenge is Complete
Posted: August 18, 2023 in Chains
ROSCOE, IL - Members at Power Wellness’ managed centers have completed the first virtual fitness coaching app challenge (the “High-Voltage Challenge”). For four weeks, participating members used the Volt Guided Fitness app to access a variety of workouts, receive expert guidance from fitness specialists and view their progress and performance metrics. Read More...
Corporate Fitness Works Recognized with Two 2023 Avetta Supplier Awards: ESG Leader and Diversity Champion
Posted: August 17, 2023 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Corporate Fitness Works announces it has been chosen as one of the award winners for two of Avetta’s 2023 Supplier Awards: ESG Leader (Environment, Social, & Governance) and Diversity Champion. Read More...
Peloton Announces Peloton For Business, Offering Full-Service Well-Being Solutions for B2B Clients
Posted: August 17, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the launch of Peloton for Business, a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise clients, offered across seven key verticals: Hospitality, Corporate Wellness, Multi-Family Residential, Education, Healthcare, Gyms and Community Wellness. Read More...
ABC Evo Unveils Cutting-Edge CRM and Business Intelligence Solutions to Enhance Its Club Management Software
Posted: August 16, 2023 in Suppliers
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - ABC Evo, a leading provider of club management solutions announces the launch of integrated CRM and Business Intelligence solutions at IHRSA Brazil. Part of ABC Fitness, the world's biggest technology company for the fitness industry, ABV Evo is an integrated club management solution dedicated to Latin America. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2023 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Awards Winners
Posted: August 16, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2023 Tactical Awards. Nominated by the NSCA community, these distinguished awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the tactical strength and conditioning community. Read More...
VASA Fitness Promotes Brett Schell to Chief Financial Officer
Posted: August 15, 2023 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work-certified company, announces that current VASA Senior Vice President of Business Development Brett Schell has officially been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. In his time at VASA, Brett has had proven success improving the finance and real estate development processes and building cross-functional relationships to drive operational results. Read More...
Zumba and Crayola Partner to Launch “Colors of Kindness” Apparel Collection
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba and Crayola announce a new partnership and the launch of their "Colors of Kindness" apparel collection. Inspired by Crayola's iconic crayon colors, the collection features vibrant, fun designs that embody the spirit of kindness and inclusivity. Read More...
Peloton and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Community Health, Wellbeing, and Engagement
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Peloton and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announces the launch of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing community health and wellbeing, increasing member and community access to best-in-class fitness programming, and closing racial health and opportunity gaps across communities. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award $1 Million in College Scholarships
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announces it has granted 49 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $995,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in organized youth tennis programs such as the USTA Foundation’s National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
LINCOLN, NE - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming winter 2023 opening of Crunch Lincoln, a $5 million, 55,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Lincoln is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Lincoln will be the 42nd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Nebraska. Read More...
Texas Fitness Chain, TruFit Athletic Clubs, Takes Tennessee Markets On as the Company Continues to Grow While Embracing Community Partnerships
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
MCALLEN, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a fitness chain in Texas, recently opened their 2nd Tennessee location in Madison. Following the success of its Antioch location, and the opening of its new location, TruFit is solidifying its stance in the Tennessee fitness industry. Building upon its current success, TruFit is set to introduce two additional locations, the third in Donelson and the fourth in Murfreesboro this year, showcasing strategic growth. Read More...
Nation’s Largest Boutique Yoga Brand YogaSix Surpasses 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the nation’s largest boutique yoga brand dedicated to providing accessible and transformative yoga experiences, has officially exceeded more than 600 signed franchise agreements, bolstering the brand’s presence throughout the United States with the concept that creates a full sensory experience accessible to all fitness levels. Read More...
