Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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World Gym International Acquired by World Gym Taiwan, Largest Franchisee in the World Gym Network
Posted: October 29, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has been acquired by World Fitness Services, Ltd (“WFS”), the parent company of World Gym Taiwan, a publicly listed company (Taiwan Stock Exchange) and the largest franchisee in the World Gym network. WFS owns and operates 130 World Gym fitness centers in Taiwan, demonstrating its deep understanding of the brand and commitment to fitness excellence. Read More...
Crunch Partners with NBA Shooting Guard James Harden to Bring Three New State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities to Texas
Posted: October 28, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of three new state-of-the-art Crunch facilities in Texas, operated by Crunch franchisee Harman Fitness and in partnership with James Harden, star shooting guard for the LA Clippers. Opening in Winter 2025, Crunch Humble, Crunch Copperwood and Crunch Kirkwood will be located across the greater Houston area, creating new fitness offerings for residents of Humble, Copperwood and Westside Houston, Texas. Read More...
Equinox Appoints Matt Dunnigan as Chief Financial Officer and Gretchen Koback Pursel as Chief People Officer
Posted: October 28, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury living, announces they are building on the momentum of Marc Mastronardi's recent appointment to President with the addition of two new members to their executive leadership team: Matt Dunnigan as Chief Financial Officer and Gretchen Koback Pursel as Chief People Officer. Read More...
The HFA Show 2025 Will Feature Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King as Keynoter
Posted: October 25, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announces Xponential Fitness CEO, Mark King, has been named a keynoter at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA), March 12 - 14, 2025, in Las Vegas. King will speak to transforming brands and an industry. Read More...
Augie’s Quest Raises $1.1 Million for ALS Research
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Other News
LAS VEGAS, NV - Thanks to the incredible support of the Tradition of Hope community, Augie’s Quest raised over $1.1 million on Friday night! Those donations empowered hope to the ALS community within the room and beyond. Founded by Augie Nieto, Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS is the unwavering force driving breakthroughs in ALS research, defying limitations, and empowering hope for a future without this devastating disease. Read More...
StretchLab Becomes First Assisted Stretching Franchise to Reach 500 Studios In North America
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - StretchLab, the largest assisted stretching brand, announces it has officially reached 500 open locations in the U.S. alongside celebrating its most recent opening of StretchLab Honolulu in Hawaii. Read More...
Exos is Powering Up in Plano
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Chains
PLANO, TX - Exos, a global leader in human performance development and coaching, is combining two exceptional facilities, just a few miles apart in North Texas, to offer clients the best access and convenience to top-tier amenities in one location in Plano. Read More...
RSPA Partners with Invited Clubs
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the USPTA, announces a partnership with Invited, the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs and city clubs in North America. Read More...
USTA Reorganizes Player Development and Competitive Pathway at All Levels
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces that it is reorganizing to better support players at all levels of their competitive pathway with Player Development, Pro Circuit, Team Events, Collegiate and Junior Competition teams now combined into a single cohesive department. Read More...
ACSM Announces Top Fitness Trends for 2025
Posted: October 22, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Technology applications in the fitness industry continue to build momentum as Wearable Technology, Mobile Exercise Apps and Data-Driven Training Technology all appear in the top 10 of the 2025 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends. The report was published by the American College of Sports Medicine in its November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
