Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
24 Hour Fitness Closes on $305 Million Senior Secured Facility
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces the successful closing of a $305 million senior secured facility provided by affiliates of The TCW Group. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing transformation, as it proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity and strengthens 24 Hour Fitness's position as one of the largest fitness club operators in the United States. Read More...
FTC Grants 60-Day Delay on Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a 60-day delay in enforcing key portions of its new Negative Option Rule, also known as the “Click-to-Cancel” regulation. Originally set to be enforced on May 14, 2025, the new compliance date is now July 14, 2025. This extension applies to the most operationally complex provisions of the rule, including... Read More...
Peloton Expands Special Pricing Program With New Discounts Across Select Equipment and App Tiers
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton’s Special Pricing program was designed to support the people who power our world. Eligible educators, healthcare workers, first responders and military personnel in the US can access updated special pricing with deeper discounts across even more of the Peloton product portfolio. Read More...
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association Launches New Career Center
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL and DENVER, CO - SmartJobBoard, a leading AI-powered job board solution provider for associations, nonprofits and government organizations, announces the launch of the Racquet Sports Professionals Association’s (RSPA) new Career Center, designed to support hiring and career development across the racquet sports industry. Read More...
Workout Anytime Welcomes Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer, Strengthening Leadership Team Amid Growth Surge
Posted: May 9, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the leading premium 24/7 fitness franchise with over 200 locations nationwide, announces the appointment of Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer. This key leadership addition follows the recent naming of Jerry Pugh as CEO, reinforcing a bold new era of growth, innovation and brand elevation for the fitness franchise. Read More...
New Look, Same Heart: Gold’s Gym SoCal Revamps Original North Hollywood Club
Posted: May 8, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of serious training, is leveling up its North Hollywood location with bold, state-of-the-art upgrades. As the very first club in the SoCal franchise, which opened its doors 36 years ago, this iconic gym is getting a powerful refresh while staying true to the legacy that made it legendary. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Brunswick, Ohio
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
BRUNSWICK, OH - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Brunswick in Brunswick, Ohio. The 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, LLC, Crunch Brunswick will create a new fitness offering for residents of Brunswick. Read More...
EōS Fitness Exceeds 1.5 Million Members, Continues Rapid Nationwide Growth
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness celebrates the impressive milestone of surpassing 1.5 million members. With more than 175 locations open or on the way, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand continues to elevate the fitness experience across its national footprint. Read More...
Drew Stauffacher Named New Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the World’s Largest Kickboxing Franchise
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Drew Stauffacher has been named as the new Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world's largest kickboxing franchise. Transitioning from the role of Vice President of Operations, this strategic move allows Stauffacher to leverage over 13 years of experience with the brand and focus on enhancing the member experience, strengthening franchise support and leading innovation to keep 9Round at the forefront of boutique fitness. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Launches StrengthIQ: Revolutionizing Smart Strength Training with Personalized Workouts and Data-Driven Results
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a leader in connected fitness solutions, announces the launch of StrengthIQ, a groundbreaking smart strength training ecosystem built to deliver adaptive, personalized workouts for every fitness level. Read More...
