Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Statement from the Health & Fitness Association on the Eighth Circuit Vacating the FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
Posted: July 9, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for vacating the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) “Click-to-Cancel” Rule. The court’s decision affirms what HFA and its partners have long maintained: the FTC exceeded its legal authority, failed to follow required procedures and imposed a sweeping, one-size-fits-all mandate that ignored the operational realities of fitness businesses. Read More...
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports medicine, public health, academic, athlete-representation and policy organizations in a shared commitment to safeguard health, promote inclusivity and support sustainable human performance across all levels of sport and physical activity. Read More...
USTA Names Michael McGoohan to Newly Created Role of Chief Growth Officer
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The USTA announces that global business executive Mike McGoohan assumed the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer on July 1, bringing extensive expertise in driving strategic growth and performance optimization across iconic consumer, lifestyle and sports brands. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association New Board Term Begins
Posted: July 5, 2025 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) begins a new Board term today, ushering in a fresh chapter of leadership for the global trade association. The new term marks the official start of CEO of Discover Strength, Luke Carlson’s service as Chairman of the Board, along with three other recently elected officers and five new Board Members. Read More...
RSPA Pickleball Certification to Include DUPR Coach
Posted: July 3, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), announces a groundbreaking new benefit exclusively for its members: the addition of DUPR Coach to the official RSPA Pickleball Certification program. This marks the first time a racquet sports certification combines advanced education with an immediate income opportunity for coaches. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Pearland, Texas
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
PEARLAND, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Pearland in Pearland, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee, The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Pearland will create a new fitness offering for residents of Pearland. Read More...
Life Time Signs Landmark Lease Bringing New Wellness Destination to Midtown Manhattan
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces a significant lease agreement with Prop and Building Corp (PBC) at 10 Bryant, a premier Midtown Manhattan office tower, with an anticipated opening in early 2027. Read More...
Introducing Playlist, the Next Generation Platform for Wellness Experiences
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody has introduced Playlist, which brings together Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass under one new parent brand to power experience-driven businesses across fitness, wellness, lifestyle and beyond. Read More...
Matrix Named Trusted Supplier on Astria for Luxury Hospitality
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness announces its selection as a trusted supplier by Astria, the premier procurement resource for the luxury hospitality industry and the preferred sourcing solution of Forbes Travel Guide’s community of Star-Rated properties in over 80 countries. Read More...
NASM Tackles Modern Stress and Long-Term Resilience with New Mindfulness-Based Wellness Course
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness education, training and certifications, announces the launch of its new Mindful Stress Management course. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2025 Peer Awards
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2025 Peer Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Opens 60th Crunch Fitness Location, Marking Major Milestone in Nationwide Growth
Posted: July 1, 2025 in Chains
DES MOINES, IA - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the nation's fastest growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness and second largest franchisee, has officially opened its 60th Crunch Fitness location with a brand-new, 60,000-square-foot facility in Des Moines, Iowa. With more than 14 additional locations currently in presale, Fitness Ventures is on pace to reach 75 open clubs by the end of the year. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Signs 12-Unit Development Deal to Expand in the Greater Philadelphia Market
Posted: July 1, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, is continuing its nationwide growth with an exciting new development in the Greater Philadelphia area. The brand has officially signed an 12-unit agreement, marking a significant step forward in its mission to bring revitalizing, results-driven workouts to health-conscious communities across the U.S. Read More...
Life Time Opens Eighth California Club at Historic Arden Hills Property in Sacramento, California
Posted: June 27, 2025 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, has opened the first phase of its multi-million dollar renovation at Life Time Arden, the company's latest athletic country club in Sacramento, California. Read More...
Daxko Launches Native Payment Processing Solution for All Daxko Core Customers
Posted: June 27, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider for mission-driven health and wellness organizations, has officially launched Daxko Payments, its native payment processing solution, for all customers using Daxko Core. Read More...
Barry’s Co-CEO Joey Gonzalez Named Executive Chairman and Co-CEO JJ Gantt Named CEO as Global Expansion Accelerates
Posted: June 26, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Barry's, the original boutique fitness trailblazer, announces a leadership transition as it enters a new phase of global expansion: Current Co-CEOs Joey Gonzalez and JJ Gantt will take on new roles, with Gonzalez becoming Executive Chairman and Gantt assuming the role of CEO. The brand plans to more than double its global footprint over the next four years. Read More...
Life Fitness and YMCA360 Announce Groundbreaking Digital Partnership
Posted: June 26, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces a transformative digital partnership with YMCA360, the on-demand video platform for YMCA communities. This partnership is set to enhance the YMCA360 app with the Life Fitness Connect System, a cutting-edge digital solution that will empower members to achieve their fitness goals more effectively than ever before. Read More...
Pvolve Debuts on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Posted: June 25, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically-backed fitness franchise that strengthens, stabilizes and mobilizes the body, has earned its first appearance on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, the definitive annual ranking of top-performing franchise systems in the United States. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a Winner of Best and Brightest Companies In Wellness in the Nation
Posted: June 24, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been named a 2025 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness in the Nation, a prestigious honor recognizing organizations committed to advancing health awareness and proactive wellness strategies in the workplace. Read More...
USTA Expands Althea Gibson Scholarship Program to Support HBCU Students
Posted: June 23, 2025 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - In honor of the 75th anniversary of icon Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier in tennis, the USTA is expanding its Althea Gibson HBCU Scholarship Program. Read More...
