Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Life Time UNBOUND Gravel Marks 20 Years of Endurance, Community and Global Impact
Posted: June 10, 2026 in Chains
EMPORIA, KS - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Life Time UNBOUND Gravel, presented by Shimano, welcoming nearly 5,000 athletes from all 50 U.S. states and 52 countries to the Flint Hills for one of the most iconic events in endurance sport. Read More...
PTR Announces Lynne Rolley as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 10, 2026 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) officially announces Lynne Rolley as Chief Executive Officer, following her appointment as Interim CEO in March. Rolley currently serves as Chair of the PTR Board of Directors and brings more than five decades of coaching, leadership and industry experience to the role. Widely respected throughout the global tennis industry, Rolley has dedicated her career to advancing coaching education, player development and opportunities within racquet sports. Read More...
MYZONE Global Data Reveals the Building Blocks of Consistent Exercise Habits
Posted: June 8, 2026 in Suppliers
U.K. - A major new report from Myzone, a global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth. The State of Global Exercise Behavior uncovers the patterns behind sustained motivation, habit formation and long-term member engagement, showing that longevity is now the most important motivator for today’s exercisers. Read More...
Bay Club Completes 12th Washington State Acquisition, Continuing Build-Out of Greater Seattle Market
Posted: June 5, 2026 in Chains
SEATTLE, WA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") announces the acquisition of Tennis Center Sand Point ("Sand Point"), a premier indoor racquet facility in Northeast Seattle. The addition marks Bay Club's 12th location in Washington, added through five acquisitions since the company entered the market with PRO Club in 2023. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens for Their Commitment to Their Communities
Posted: June 4, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which awards teens for their continuous support of promoting inclusion, acceptance and kindness in their communities. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Announces Expansion into Italy
Posted: June 4, 2026 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL, WOODBURY, MN and ROME - Purpose Brands, one of the world's largest and most trusted portfolios of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that Icon Palestre, an Italian fitness management company led by CEO Felice Orsinetti, has secured franchise rights to open four Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) studios in the greater Rome metro area over the next four years. The agreement marks the introduction of Orangetheory to the Italian market. Read More...
Peloton Invests in the Future of Pilates with Targeted Acquisition
Posted: June 4, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pilates has long been a foundational pillar of fitness, and as demand for the modality continues to accelerate, Peloton is enhancing its R&D efforts in the category with the strategic acquisition of Skōp. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchise Group CR Fitness Holdings Announces Organizational Restructuring
Posted: June 3, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, a leading Crunch Fitness franchise group announces its new organizational structure to better align its operations within its current and future growth markets across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Arizona. Three subsidiaries will be formed and led by industry veterans who will oversee the day-to-day operations of 95 current CR Fitness open club locations (and counting), its 6,000 team members and over 1,000,000 members served across the divisions' respective markets. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Announces New State-of-the-Art Swim Facility and Youth Swim Program Opening at Pier 60
Posted: June 3, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers announces the upcoming opening of Chelsea Piers Swim at Pier 60, a dedicated aquatics facility and youth swim program designed to bring a new standard of youth swim instruction to Manhattan families. Read More...
Amped Fitness Strengthens Home-State Presence with New Melbourne Location
Posted: June 3, 2026 in Chains
MELBOURNE, FL - Amped Fitness, a Florida-founded fitness brand redefining the modern gym experience, announces the upcoming opening of its 42nd location in Melbourne, Florida, expanding its presence across Central Florida. Read More...
