Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Life Time Recognized with Great Place to Work Certification
Posted: February 18, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces it's been recognized as a Great Place To Work certified company, the gold-standard certification based on anonymous team member feedback regarding its workplace culture. The recognition follows a comprehensive survey of thousands of Life Time team members across the United States conducted by Great Place To Work. Read More...
Industry Leader, Mohammed Iqbal, Joins ABC Fitness as Chief Strategy Officer
Posted: February 18, 2025 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses globally, announces the appointment of Mohammed (Mo) Iqbal as Chief Strategy Officer. Effective immediately, Iqbal will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives, including partnerships, strategic consulting services, and mergers and acquisitions, to further solidify ABC Fitness’ position as an industry leader. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, Expands in Texas with $12 Million Gym in Fort Worth
Posted: February 14, 2025 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is set to open Crunch Summer Creek, a state-of-the-art, $12 million, 35,111 square-foot fitness facility in Fort Worth, Texas in late 2025. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who collectively bring over 150 years of fitness industry expertise. Read More...
StretchLab Becomes Official Stretching Partner of Major League Pickleball
Posted: February 14, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - StretchLab, the largest assisted stretching brand in the United States, announces its official sponsorship of Major League Pickleball (MLP), the preeminent, coed, team-based professional pickleball league, strengthening StretchLab’s presence within the rapidly growing pickleball community. Read More...
Planet Fitness Realigns Leadership Team to Drive Growth Initiatives
Posted: February 13, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has realigned its leadership team to support the company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward. The following appointments will take effect on March 3, 2025... Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Celebrates and Honors Employees at Annual Peak Awards Party
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Chains
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Mountainside Fitness was proud to celebrate and honor all 1,800 employees at its Annual Peak Awards Party. The yearly employee recognition party was held at Chateau Luxe Phoenix where employees enjoyed a Roaring 20’s themed celebration and the past year’s accomplishments. Mountainside Fitness has been celebrating employees at its Annual Peak Awards Party for the last decade. Each year, the event is held at a large venue and with a new theme. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Announces Major Dallas/Fort Worth Expansion
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces a significant expansion across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Arshad Nizam is leading the development of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, driving the expansion of new clubs in the region. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Recipients of 2024/2025 Project COURAGE Scholarships
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness has announced the recipients of their Project COURAGE scholarship awards for 2024/2025, selecting seven students and professionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Launched in 2023, the Project COURAGE initiative empowers individuals at the 107 HBCUs to explore fitness-related fields and develop relevant skills. Read More...
TRX Launches New Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Tools and Education
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - Functional training leader TRX is advancing into the physical therapy and rehab sector via a three-pronged approach to injury recovery: PT-approved tools for clinic settings, PT-approved science-backed education guide and expert-led rehabilitation programming on the TRX App™ as an at-home supplement to office visits. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with New Reseller Active Lifestyle (China) Ltd.
Posted: February 12, 2025 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement and Pilates equipment, announces its partnership with Active Lifestyle (China) Ltd., a renowned fitness integration solution provider in Mainland China. This strategic collaboration will further expand Merrithew’s presence in the Chinese market, bringing its premium Pilates equipment to fitness enthusiasts and professionals across the country. Read More...
