Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Planet Fitness Marysville (Smokey Point) Hosts Grand Opening
Posted: May 22, 2023 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, celebrates the grand opening of its Marysville (Smokey Point) club. The Smokey Point club is Planet Fitness’ 28th and Ohana’s 12th in the Seattle area. The group’s portfolio includes clubs in Bremerton, Burlington, Downtown Seattle, Everett, Federal Way, Lacey, Mill Creek, North Seattle, Oak Harbor, Olympia and Rainier Beach. Read More...
Peloton Tread+ Rear Guard Repair Approved; Protects Consumers from Entrapment Hazards
Posted: May 18, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton Interactive Inc., of New York, are jointly announcing the approval of a rear guard repair for the recalled Tread+ treadmill. The approved rear guard repair eliminates the potential for entrapment near the rear roller of the treadmill. The rear guard repair features a breakaway design that pivots away from the treadmill when it comes into contact with a person or object, shutting off power to the unit and decelerating the belt. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Set For Big Bet On Volleyball With Volleyball Beach Acquisition
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, KO - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately-owned fitness company in the nation, with over 20 locations in the greater Kansas City area, announces they have acquired Volleyball Beach, a popular destination for volleyball enthusiasts in Kansas City. Volleyball Beach offers 14 outdoor sand volleyball courts, eight of which become indoor air-dome courts in the winter for year-round recreational and competitive leagues and tournaments. Read More...
The U.S. Government Gets Moving in the 2023 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge with Myzone and the PAA
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A campaign of healthy competition and healthy activity has got members of Congress moving more this month in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity. After another successful year of getting Congressional representatives and Government policy makers moving across the U.S., the 2023 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge is set for another month of walking, running, playing and rewarding every active effort in partnership with wearable fitness brand Myzone and national physical activity coalition the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA). Read More...
EXOS Announces Partnership With Shields and Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company, Exos, announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Exos will partner with Shields & Stripes to grant first-line defenders free access to The Game Changer, Exos’ elite virtual coaching program, and will sponsor a Charity Miles campaign committing $10,000 to help veterans heal visible and non-visible wounds. Read More...
Equinox Announces Commitment to Personal Training Hiring Initiative and Comprehensive Development Program
Posted: May 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, the high-performance luxury lifestyle company, announces plans to hire 5,000 Performance Coaches over the next two years. This plan is an extension of Equinox's ongoing commitment to help its members reach their highest potential in life. Read More...
SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for 2023 Member of the Year
Posted: May 15, 2023 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announces it is accepting nominations for the 19th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honors SilverSneakers members who positively impact and inspire the lives of others through healthy behaviors, physical activity and community involvement. Read More...
Peloton, in Cooperation with Health Canada, Announces Voluntary Recall of the Peloton Original Bike Seat Post Due to Risk of Injury and Offers Free Seat Post Replacement for Self Installation
Posted: May 12, 2023 in Suppliers
CANADA - In cooperation with Health Canada, Peloton announces a voluntary recall of the Peloton Original Bike seat post sold from January 2018 to May 2023. Peloton is offering Members a replacement of their Bike’s seat post as the approved remedy. Read More...
Industry Partner Town Hall Tackles Key Issues
Posted: May 12, 2023 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - On April 27, the Industry Partner Advisory Council (IPAC) hosted its first-ever town hall along with Liz Clark, IHRSA President & CEO, and additional IHRSA leadership to discuss the state of the industry and other issues. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Regency Park, a $4 million, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Regency Park is owned by fitness industry veterans Chad Smith and his partner Craig Pepin-Donat. Read More...
Exos Announces Partnership With Shields & Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company Exos announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Read More...
Xponential Announces Master Franchise Agreement for StretchLab in Japan
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for StretchLab, the world’s largest assisted stretching brand. The agreement provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 40 StretchLab studios in Japan to potential franchisees over the next 10 years. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2023 Legacy Scholarship Honoree
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Board of Directors takes immense pride in recognizing Dr. Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, as the prestigious 2023 Legacy Scholarship Honoree. Read More...
Merrithew Re-Launches its Top-Selling Reformer in All-Black, a Contemporary Take on its Time-Tested Pilates Apparatus
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - The Pilates professionals’ go-to Reformer just got a sleek new look. Merrithew introduces the V2 Max and V2 Max Plus Reformers in the color onyx, its premier Pilates apparatus for high-end, design-forward boutique Pilates studios, fitness clubs, hotels and home users looking to make a statement. Read More...
Power Plate Becomes Exclusive Official Vibration Technology Sponsor of Life Time Pickleball
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Power Plate, a global leader in vibration technology, announces it is the official Vibration Technology sponsor of Life Time Pickleball. Through this sponsorship, Power Plate will provide its equipment in Life Time (NYSE: LTH) clubs nationwide to offer whole-body vibration to help pickleball players warm up faster and recover quicker, reduce injury and promote healing. Read More...
May is ALS Awareness Month
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Other News
DENVER, CO - ALS Awareness month is a time for members of this important community to tell their stories and the importance of finding a cure for ALS. You can make a difference this May by raising awareness for Augie's Quest in several ways. Please consider some simple actions that have a huge impact! Here are 5 Ways to Raise Awareness for the ALS Community... Read More...
Gold’s Gym Launches NIL Ambassador Program
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
VENICE, CA - Gold’s Gym has joined forces with Opendorse, a leader in NIL brand partnerships, to launch an exclusive ambassador experience. Throughout May, collegiate athletes of all sports are encouraged to apply for the chance to become a Gold’s Gym Brand Ambassador, a program that will see opportunities for content, philanthropy initiatives, community engagement, media and more. Read More...
Life Time Debt Upgraded by S&P Global; Completes Term Loan B Refinancing
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") has upgraded the Company's issuer credit rating to 'B' from 'B-'. As reasons for the upgrade, S&P Global cited improving performance, including membership, revenue and EBITDA trends and steps the Company is taking to continue to improve its balance sheet and reduce leverage. Read More...
Polar Appoints Peggy Ang as President of Polar USA
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Suppliers
BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Polar Electro, a world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport and health, announces Peggy Ang as the President of Polar USA. Ang joins the company with over two decades of marketing and business experience across B2B, B2C, and D2C sectors. Read More...
Major Milestone Achieved for Exercise Professionals, Health Care
Posted: May 5, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Health Level Seven International (HL7), a global network of health care databases, has formally approved a Physical Activity Implementation Guide adding physical activity as a vital sign and enabling referrals between exercise professionals and health care professionals. This is a major milestone on the road to establishing exercise professionals as a critical part of the health care team and adding physical activity as a standard vital sign in health care delivery, two fundamental tenets of ACSM's global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine. Read More...
