Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
VASA Fitness Opens New Club in Glendale Heights, Illinois
Posted: August 3, 2023 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work-certified company, announces the grand opening of a brand new 50,000-square-foot location in Glendale Heights, Illinois. VASA Glendale Heights offers fitness amenities and programming for everyone, all under one roof. VASA is a high-value, low-price market leader in Colorado, Utah and the other states it operates in include Oklahoma, Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska (opening in 2024). Read More...
Anthony Messina Appointed Regional Manager for Genesis Health Clubs in Orlando and Kansas City Markets
Posted: August 3, 2023 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately-owned fitness company in the nation, announces the appointment of Anthony Messina as Regional Manager for the Orlando and Kansas City markets. With an illustrious 28-year career in the fitness industry, Messina brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Read More...
The BXNG Club Expands to Los Angeles
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - The BXNG Club (BXNG), Southern California's first health and fitness club that successfully combined authentic combat sports and mainstream fitness in a high-design, luxury environment, announces its fifth location and its first club in Los Angeles. Read More...
ACSM’s 2024 Certified Professional of the Year Applications Now Open
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM’s Certification and Registry Boards and Health & Fitness Summit Program Committee announce that applications for the 2024 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year award are now open. This award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional's dedication and exceptional contributions to enhance the health and wellness of individuals in the community. Read More...
USPTA Extends Playmate Agreement in Tennis and Adds Pickleball
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces it will extend its agreement with Playmate Tennis Machines for three years. As of the agreement, Playmate will continue to serve as the Official Ball Machine of the USPTA and will now also serve as the Official Pickleball Ball Machine of the USPTA. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards Record $4 Million in NJTL Grants
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Suppliers
PURCHASE N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, has awarded grants totaling more than $4 million to 148 National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) in 41 states and the District of Columbia, the largest amount awarded to date. Read More...
IHRSA Launches PHIT Act Campaign to Connect Fitness Professionals With Elected Officials
Posted: July 31, 2023 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - August may be summer recess for the U.S. Congress, but for IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, it offers an opportunity to launch a grassroots campaign urging co-sponsorship of the PHIT Act of 2023 (H.R. 1582/S. 786). Read More...
Life Time Continues Expansion with 30th Club Opening in Texas
Posted: July 28, 2023 in Chains
MISSOURI CITY, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the opening of Life Time Sienna in Missouri City, Texas. The opening marks the Company's 30th athletic country club in Texas and 12th in the Houston market. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Expands Studio Footprint in the Company’s Home State of Florida
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness continues to grow its global portfolio in the company's home base of Florida with the opening of three new, state-of-the-art studios throughout July. Read More...
Self Esteem Brands Closes Q2 2023 with Strong Basecamp Fitness Growth, Record-breaking Performance Metrics
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands with more than 5,500 locations around the world, announces Q2 2023 results that show strong continued growth, global footprint expansion and franchisee performance. Read More...
Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational, professional organizations with deep roots in the fitness and wellness industry, announce an event partnership that underscores the importance of unity and commitment to top-level education and professional engagement for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists and other health and fitness professionals. Read More...
True Fitness Recalls Showrunner II Consoles Sold with Fitness Equipment Due to Fire Hazard
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This recall involves Showrunner II Consoles with wireless phone chargers. Product numbers C4P, C4PAE, C4PBE, C4PES, C4PVC, C4PM, C4PMAE, C4PMBE, C4PMES or C4PMVC are printed on a label located on the rear console cover at the connection point of console (console mast) and cardio product base. Consoles will need to be removed from base to view product number label. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Fern Creek Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, KY - One of the fastest growing Crunch franchisees, Fitness Ventures LLC, recently opened its newest location, Crunch Fern Creek, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Opening month has been extremely busy so far and they are not slowing down. Read More...
Why Active Wellness is The Healthy Life Company: It Starts From Within
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness, LLC, a leading fitness design and services company, also known as The Healthy Life Company has been inspiring others to live healthy, more active lives since 2014. From their nearly 50 partner wellness centers, workplace amenity spaces and active aging facilities across North America, they engage over 90k members to lead healthier lives daily through fitness and wellness to positively impact all aspects of optimal health. Read More...
Physically Active Employees Can Reduce Company Healthcare Costs by 35%
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Healthcare costs are on the rise and companies are grappling with the ongoing challenge of managing these expenses. Gympass, a leading corporate wellness platform, offering an expansive network of gyms, studios, personal trainers and wellness apps, all in one employee benefit, announces a groundbreaking study that showcases the transformative power of promoting an active lifestyle among employees. Read More...
Jim Pisani Joins Life Fitness as Chief Executive Officer; Paul Stoneham to Transition as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors
Posted: July 25, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the appointment of Jim Pisani as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, with Paul Stoneham transitioning as a Senior Advisor to the Life Fitness Board of Directors. Mr. Pisani brings over 25 years of experience leading commercial expansions of global outdoor, recreation and sports apparel brands. Read More...
IHRSA Calls Upon Fitness Leaders to Participate in 2023 Global Survey
Posted: July 25, 2023 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, is calling upon leaders at health clubs, gyms and studios worldwide to participate in its 2023 Global Report Survey with the chance to be featured in the most requested research publication, The IHRSA Global Report. Completion of the survey takes just 10 - 15 minutes. The deadline to participate in the survey is Thursday, August 3. Read More...
USPTA CEO Search Now Underway
Posted: July 25, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces it is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer. TeamWork Consulting has been selected as the executive search firm to assist with the search. Buffy Filippell, TeamWork Consulting's Founder, will be responsible for leading the process. Filippell has recruited more than 350 leaders in the sports industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Austin, Texas
Posted: July 24, 2023 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch South Austin, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot, open 24/7, two-story fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch South Austin is the first of six locations to open in the Austin community and is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by 24 Hour Fitness. Crunch South Austin is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch system with numerous locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with many more in development. Read More...
Congress Competes as Senators and Staff Lead By Example With Physical Activity
Posted: July 21, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The results are in for the Congressional Physical Activity Challenge 2023, as U.S. Government Officials have been embracing movement and exercise to influence positive policy change for the nation. This year’s contest on Capitol Hill saw category wins from Senator Rick Scott (pictured), Senator Cynthia M. Lummis, Senator John Thune, and the office of Representative Michael Cloud. Read More...
