Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Debra Lechner Named Chief Marketing Officer of Ecore International
Posted: November 9, 2022 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a company that designs and manufactures high performance flooring that actively supports people in motion by upcycling reclaimed materials in pursuit of a planet free of rubber waste, announces the hiring of Debra Lechner as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Read More...
Peloton and Echelon Announce Settlement of All Pending Litigation
Posted: November 8, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. and CHATTANOOGA, TN - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) and Echelon announce the settlement of all pending litigation between them. All pending actions will be dismissed. As a result of this global settlement, Echelon has agreed that it will cease using Peloton's patented leaderboard technology in on-demand classes. The parties are pleased to put the litigation behind them and will have no further comment. Read More...
Major League Pickleball and Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Partner with Life Time in Strategic Alliance to Elevate Fastest-Growing Sport
Posted: November 7, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Nearly five million people are now playing pickleball according to the latest data from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. To that end, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) announce a strategic alliance with Life Time (NYSE: LTH) to continue elevating the sport through hosting tournaments and events at iconic Life Time locations, adopting the DUPR official rating system across all Life Time clubs, partnering on improved technology and offering shared marketing support. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for Club Pilates
Posted: November 4, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for its Club Pilates brand. The agreement, signed with Porto-based Mitrinha and Libelinha, Lda., gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license a minimum of 20 Club Pilates studios in Portugal over the next 10 years. The Master Franchise partners bring extensive experience scaling globally-recognized consumer retail brands in Portugal. Read More...
Planet Fitness Promotes Company Veteran Jennifer Simmons to Division President, Corporate Clubs; Names Paul Barber Chief Information Officer
Posted: November 3, 2022 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announce that Jennifer Simmons, previously Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics, has been promoted to Division President, Corporate Clubs, and Paul Barber has been appointed Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Simmons will continue to report to Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Barber will report to Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Continues its Support of Female College Athletes through Partnership with 2022 Women’s NCAA Tournament National Champion and Most Outstanding Player, Aliyah Boston
Posted: November 3, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness continues its focus on empowering and supporting women by partnering with the 2022 Women's NCAA Tournament National Champion, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP) and National Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston. As a female-founded company with a history of supporting female college athletes, the Orangetheory team worked collaboratively with Boston to develop a new, custom workout that provides members a taste of her rigorous training regimen, available at participating studios nationwide on Thursday, November 10. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Alameda, California
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
ALAMEDA, CA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming January 2023 opening of Crunch Alameda, a $5 million, 16,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fitness Alameda is owned by Bay Area Crunchers and owns locations throughout the Bay Area. Read More...
Pure Barre Brings Back Pure Give This November, Announces Partnership with Soles4Souls
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the full-body barre workout brand, announces the return of its Pure Give campaign to celebrate National Gratitude Month in November. As part of the campaign, members and new faces can redeem a free class credit by using the promo code PUREGIVE when purchasing a single class. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Joins the Fight With The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a National Philanthropic Partner
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leading fitness franchise with a mission and passion for empowering communities, is honored to announce a philanthropic partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to provide aid and relief to people impacted by cancer. The partnership entails a fundraising campaign as well as nationwide efforts from Burn Boot Camp locations to show support for the organization. Read More...
YogaSix Partners with Veterans Yoga Project to Support America’s Heroes
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, a leading national boutique yoga brand, announces a partnership with Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) to give back to America’s heroes through the mind-body experience of yoga. As part of the partnership, YogaSix becomes an ongoing sponsor of VYP and will host donation-based classes for the organization across its 160 studios across the country, starting this Veterans Gratitude Week (November 4 to 13, 2022). Read More...
EXOS Named to Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Inc. Business Media announces the inaugural Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes 252 firms in marketing and advertising, health and human resources, financial planning, engineering, logistics and security, as well as other areas of business. Read More...
Welcome Back to San Diego: IHRSA 2023 Registration is Now Open
Posted: October 28, 2022 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - This March, join 300+ exhibitors, 6,000+ health and fitness industry professionals and 100+ wellness and business expert presenters at IHRSA’s International Convention and Trade Show (IHRSA 2023)! This year’s event returns to sunny San Diego, California, a fan favorite, March 20 - 22, 2023. Read More...
9Round Ranked a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
Posted: October 27, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC has been ranked 78th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the sixth consecutive year 9Round has been included on this list, which features a diverse range of franchises that offer advantageous opportunities to military veterans. Read More...
SilverSneakers Continues to Pave the Way for Fitness Accessibility and Positive Health Outcomes for Older Adults
Posted: October 27, 2022 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading fitness program for older adults, will continue to anticipate and meet members' needs in 2023 by providing access to world class fitness programs and services. For 30 years, SilverSneakers has strived to stay one step ahead of the physical activity, social and mental enrichment needs of older adults by providing innovative fitness and wellbeing. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Add Marysville, Washington Location
Posted: October 26, 2022 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, announces further expansion in the Evergreen State. The Marysville (Smokey Point) club will be Planet Fitness’ 28th and PFGP’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...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab and CycleBar
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab and CycleBar. The deal, signed with Kuwait Real Estate Company, Aqarat, will result in the opening of a minimum of eight studios early in the initial 10-year term of the agreement, with additional studios to be developed based on market opportunity. Read More...
Life Time is #1 in Pickleball: 338% Monthly Participation Increase in Nine Months, 350+ Courts on a Path to 600+ by End of 2023
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As pickleball participation continues its explosive growth, so too have the number of permanent pickleball courts at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands. In fact, no other organization in America can say it owns and operates more permanent pickleball courts, now surpassing 350 across its locations with plans to top 600 by the end of 2023. Read More...
Gympass Introduces 1:1 Nutrition Coaching and Welcomes Stronger U Nutrition to its Roster of Wellness Offerings
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Gympass, the world's largest employee wellbeing platform, announces Stronger U Nutrition as the newest addition to its roster of wellness offerings. Stronger U Nutrition is Gympass' first nutrition coaching program, complete with 1:1, human-to-human guidance tailored to each user's lifestyle and subsequent goals. Read More...
Peloton Awarded with WHEDco’s Community Builder Award
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton was recently honored with the Community Builder Award presented at the Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) Benefit and Ballgame, alongside The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The annual event, held at Yankee Stadium, celebrates the critical work of WHEDco and the Bronx residents they serve. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with Goodmark Medical Supplies to Bring Best-in-class Pilates Equipment and Education to Hong Kong and Macau’s Growing Market
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, is once again expanding its reach in Asia through a partnership with Goodmark Medical Supplies. This marks the first time that the company has partnered with a Rehab Reseller in Hong Kong and Macau. Read More...
