Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
New Study Confirms Health Benefits of the 12-3-30 Workout
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is excited to share the findings of a peer-reviewed research study conducted by the High Altitude Exercise Physiology Program at Western Colorado University. This study provides evidence demonstrating the physiological and health benefits of the 12-3-30 workout, a fitness routine that gained popularity through social media influencers in 2020 and has since amassed billions of views. Read More...
Tennis Channel, United Pickleball Association Launch Pickleballtv App
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SANTA MONICA, CA - Tennis Channel and the United Pickleball Association (UPA) have launched an app in support of their co-owned pickleball-dedicated television network, Pickleballtv (PBTV). Available to all iOS and Android users, the Pickleballtv app is the sport’s most comprehensive media destination, with thousands of hours of live and on-demand matches from the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball (MLP). Read More...
Fitness World Canada partners with RUNVAN for 2025
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Chains
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Fitness World Canada has been announced as the official fitness partner of RUNVAN for all 2025 races, including the First Half, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Jerome Classic (Track and Field), Turkey Trot and Great Trek. Read More...
Peloton Expands Teams Feature, Giving Members Even More Ways to Build Stronger Fitness Communities
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton announces new updates to Teams, the latest community feature in the Peloton App. Building on the launch of Teams in September 2024, which allowed Members to create small groups of friends and family, this expanded experience allows Members to now increase their fitness communities, foster connections with new and old friends, align on goals set by team administrators and celebrate accomplishments using emoji reactions and comments. Read More...
Tim Buwick Named RSPA Director of Business Development
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces the hiring of Tim Buwick as Director of Business Development. At the RSPA, Tim will work with potential sponsors, current endorsees and additional brands to increase the value of RSPA memberships and bring new benefits to members. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Strategic Plan
Posted: February 4, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) unveils its 2024 Strategic Plan, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to elevate the global strength and conditioning profession. This roadmap reflects the NSCA’s commitment to driving progress through education, promotion and community, while facilitating the highest levels of evidence-based practice. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Experiences a Year of Extraordinary Growth and Innovation
Posted: February 3, 2025 in Suppliers
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leader in modern Pilates studios, is celebrating a phenomenal year of growth and industry recognition, solidifying its position as a top-tier investment opportunity in the fitness and franchising industries. Growing by a remarkable 88% year-over-year, BODYBAR experienced a transformative year, laying the groundwork for a tremendously successful 2025. Read More...
HFA Announces Its First Class of Inductees into the HFA Hall of Fame
Posted: January 30, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has chosen six industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural HFA Hall of Fame class. The inductees are Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Rick Caro, Red Lerille, Julie Main, John McCarthy and Augie Nieto. The honorees will be inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame in a ceremony to be held from 7 – 9 PM on March 11 at The HFA Show in Las Vegas. Read More...
Club Pilates Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco
Posted: January 30, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, one of the largest Pilates brands in the United States, announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco, with a commitment to open at least 36 studios over the next 10 years. This brings the total number of international markets for Club Pilates to 21. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Expands New Jersey Footprint with Five Location Acquisition
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Chains
FREEHOLD, N.J. - Fitness Holdings North America, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is significantly expanding its New Jersey footprint by acquiring five locations from Jersey Strong Gym in Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Wall Township, Freehold and Marlboro. Read More...
