Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, September 26th, 2025
24 Hour Fitness Awards $8,000 for Excellence in Coaching with San Diego Wave
Posted: May 21, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, announces the recognition of two exceptional San Diego coaches and youth mentors, all during a soccer match between the San Diego Wave and the Portland Thorns. During the event, 24 Hour Fitness CEO and President, Karl Sanft, presented a $1,000 check for the Excellence in Coaching Award, bringing the total donated to $8,000 for local coaches, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the next generation of soccer players. Read More...
Liz Clark Named Among Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025
Posted: May 19, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Health & Fitness Association (HFA) President and CEO, Liz Clark, has once again been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s prestigious list of “Washington, DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025.” This marks the third time Clark has earned this distinction, underscoring her unwavering commitment to advancing health and fitness policy nationwide. Members on this list are selected through a rigorous process and must meet three key criteria: possess deep subject-matter expertise with an understanding of how to effectively drive action in Washington; grasp nuances and complexities of specific policy areas; and display expertise in fields believed to be particularly significant to the current slate of elected officials. Since joining HFA, Clark has led a transformation of the association’s advocacy efforts, significantly expanding its reach and effectiveness. Read More...
USTA Unveils Largest Single Investment in U.S. Open History With Reimagined Ashe Stadium and More
Posted: May 19, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The USTA proudly unveiled its plans for the largest single investment in U.S. Open history ($800 million) that will reimagine and modernize Arthur Ashe Stadium, create a new, state-of-the-art Player Performance Center and usher in a bold, visionary future of the US Open experience for fans, players and partners. Read More...
Industry Leaders Join HFA for the 2025 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit
Posted: May 15, 2025 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 125 fitness industry leaders participated in 130 meetings with policymakers and one group held a meeting with White House staff at the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit, May 5 - 7, in Washington, D.C. In the May 7 meetings, operators from health clubs, studios and industry suppliers asked for support of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act. Read More...
Life Time’s LTH Supplement Line Launches Third Collagen Product with Introduction of Refuel Protein Bar
Posted: May 15, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is going all-in on collagen. The LTH supplement lineup has unveiled its new Refuel Protein Bar as the newest addition to its offerings of collagen-rich products as more consumers explore its ability to support joint health, skin elasticity, stronger hair and more. Read More...
North Castle Partners’ Prestigious “CEO Of The Year” Award To Tony Scrimale, Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm and investment partner of CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the top franchisee for Crunch Fitness, has recognized CEO Tony Scrimale as the recipient of their 2025 "CEO of the Year" award. A tradition now in its 25th year, this marks the second time in the past four years CR Fitness Holdings has been awarded, a rare occurrence in the ceremony's history. Read More...
TSG Consumer to Acquire EōS Fitness
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DALLAS, TX - TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading specialist private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EōS Fitness (“EōS”), a leading US operator of High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gyms. EōS Chief Executive Officer Rich Drengberg will continue to head the company with his tenured leadership team and will retain a vested interest in the go-forward company. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Closes on $305 Million Senior Secured Facility
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces the successful closing of a $305 million senior secured facility provided by affiliates of The TCW Group. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing transformation, as it proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity and strengthens 24 Hour Fitness's position as one of the largest fitness club operators in the United States. Read More...
FTC Grants 60-Day Delay on Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a 60-day delay in enforcing key portions of its new Negative Option Rule, also known as the “Click-to-Cancel” regulation. Originally set to be enforced on May 14, 2025, the new compliance date is now July 14, 2025. This extension applies to the most operationally complex provisions of the rule, including... Read More...
Peloton Expands Special Pricing Program With New Discounts Across Select Equipment and App Tiers
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton’s Special Pricing program was designed to support the people who power our world. Eligible educators, healthcare workers, first responders and military personnel in the US can access updated special pricing with deeper discounts across even more of the Peloton product portfolio. Read More...
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association Launches New Career Center
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL and DENVER, CO - SmartJobBoard, a leading AI-powered job board solution provider for associations, nonprofits and government organizations, announces the launch of the Racquet Sports Professionals Association’s (RSPA) new Career Center, designed to support hiring and career development across the racquet sports industry. Read More...
Workout Anytime Welcomes Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer, Strengthening Leadership Team Amid Growth Surge
Posted: May 9, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the leading premium 24/7 fitness franchise with over 200 locations nationwide, announces the appointment of Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer. This key leadership addition follows the recent naming of Jerry Pugh as CEO, reinforcing a bold new era of growth, innovation and brand elevation for the fitness franchise. Read More...
New Look, Same Heart: Gold’s Gym SoCal Revamps Original North Hollywood Club
Posted: May 8, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of serious training, is leveling up its North Hollywood location with bold, state-of-the-art upgrades. As the very first club in the SoCal franchise, which opened its doors 36 years ago, this iconic gym is getting a powerful refresh while staying true to the legacy that made it legendary. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Brunswick, Ohio
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
BRUNSWICK, OH - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Brunswick in Brunswick, Ohio. The 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, LLC, Crunch Brunswick will create a new fitness offering for residents of Brunswick. Read More...
EōS Fitness Exceeds 1.5 Million Members, Continues Rapid Nationwide Growth
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness celebrates the impressive milestone of surpassing 1.5 million members. With more than 175 locations open or on the way, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand continues to elevate the fitness experience across its national footprint. Read More...
Drew Stauffacher Named New Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the World’s Largest Kickboxing Franchise
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Drew Stauffacher has been named as the new Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world's largest kickboxing franchise. Transitioning from the role of Vice President of Operations, this strategic move allows Stauffacher to leverage over 13 years of experience with the brand and focus on enhancing the member experience, strengthening franchise support and leading innovation to keep 9Round at the forefront of boutique fitness. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Launches StrengthIQ: Revolutionizing Smart Strength Training with Personalized Workouts and Data-Driven Results
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a leader in connected fitness solutions, announces the launch of StrengthIQ, a groundbreaking smart strength training ecosystem built to deliver adaptive, personalized workouts for every fitness level. Read More...
Status and Process Update on ACSM Discontinued Certification Programs
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Over the past few years, the CCRB Executive Council (CCRB EC) initiated a comprehensive review of ACSM’s certification programs to ensure alignment with current professional standards and best practices in credentialing. As a result, the CCRB EC formally discontinued its specialty certifications and transitioned them into educational certificate programs. The programs affected by this decision include... Read More...
USTA Awards $100K+ in Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 55 Programs
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces that it is awarding more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 55 deserving wheelchair tennis programs nationwide. Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities. The USTA has given more than $950,000 to wheelchair tennis programs across the country since the first grants were awarded in 2008. Read More...
PTR Launches NTM Promotion: New Members Receive Certification Workshop for $50
Posted: May 7, 2025 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is celebrating National Tennis Month with a limited-time promotion to welcome more professionals into the coaching community. Read More...
