Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Fitness Open Doors to Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With the wildfires continuing to devastate Los Angeles, Crunch Fitness is providing a place for the community to charge their phones, use the wifi and take a shower, regardless of whether one is a member. Crunch Fitness locations in Los Angeles and the surrounding area that are welcoming the community are listed... Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Offers Full Club Access to Los Angeles Area Residents
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In a show of support for Los Angeles area residents impacted by wind-driven wildfires, 24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all residents and first responders to its Los Angeles area clubs during the month of January, regardless of membership status. Many Los Angeles-area club locations remain open and available, with additional clubs being added to the list daily as power outages resolve and evacuation zone orders shift. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Opening in Dallas, Texas
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Dallas, Texas, further solidifying Pickleball Kingdom's presence in the Lone Star State. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates the Three-Million-Member Mark and Launches Crunch 3.0 – an Innovative Gym Design that Redefines Fitness Spaces and the Member Experience
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, has marked the milestone of reaching three million members and unveiled its latest gym design, Crunch 3.0, a brand-new layout to elevate and energize the gym-goer's experience. Through meeting the members' evolving needs and understanding where the wellness industry is heading, Crunch has selectively curated the updated design elements in Crunch 3.0 to amplify the member experience. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Awards Over $1.5 Million in Grants in 2024 to Support Environmental- and Youth-Focused Initiatives Nationwide
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - The Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) dedicated to fostering a healthier planet and empowering healthy youth, distributed more than $1.5 million in grants to various organizations across the United States in 2024. These funds played a key role in supporting organizations that advance the Foundation's core initiatives: Healthy Planet, Youth Movement and Youth Nutrition. Read More...
VASA Fitness Debuts STUDIO LFT Strength Training in Four Colorado Clubs
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness announces the opening of STUDIO LFT boutique-style strength training in four clubs in Colorado. Once the Colorado pilot concludes, VASA will communicate plans to roll out STUDIO LFT in both new and existing clubs across eight states. Read More...
Daxko Acquires Applications Research to Deepen Commitment to Jewish Community Centers
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a global leader in health, wellness and nonprofit technology, announces the acquisition of Applications Research and its flagship product, QuattroC, a trusted platform for Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and YMCAs. Read More...
Health, Exercise and Fitness Dominate Americans’ New Year’s Resolutions
Posted: January 7, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As 2025 begins, a nationwide survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) reveals that health, fitness and exercise are at the forefront of Americans’ New Year’s resolutions. Of the estimated 159 million adults planning to set goals, 60%—or approximately 96 million Americans—intend to focus on health, fitness and exercise, making it the most popular theme for 2025 goals. Read More...
Daxko Acquires ShapeNet to Strengthen Support for Fitness Businesses
Posted: January 7, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a global leader in health, wellness and fitness technology, announces the acquisition of ShapeNet, a provider of management software for fitness businesses. This acquisition reflects Daxko’s continued investment in supporting the unique needs of fitness centers, wellness facilities and personal training businesses. Read More...
Zumba Wants Members to Ignore Resolution Pollution With “Say It. Believe It.” Campaign
Posted: January 7, 2025 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, the global dance-fitness phenomenon, is kicking off the New Year with a bold campaign that's redefining the fitness conversation. The "Say It. Believe It." campaign is anchored with the song "Sexy and I Know It" and naturally features LMFAO frontman and chart-topping artist Redfoo, inspiring people to embrace their inner confidence and sexiness, however they define it. Read More...
