Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
National Academy of Sports Medicine Honors Arnold Schwarzenegger as the 2026 Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award Winner
Posted: March 18, 2026 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in evidence-based learning and certifications for fitness and wellness professionals, announces legendary fitness icon Arnold Schwarzenegger as the recipient of the 2026 Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award. Read More...
Health and Fitness Industry “In the Big Leagues,” Says HFA CEO Liz Clark at 45th Annual HFA Show
Posted: March 16, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The health and fitness industry has entered the “big leagues,” and with that momentum comes greater responsibility and a need for stronger alignment across the sector, Liz Clark, President and CEO of the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), told attendees during her President’s Address at the 45th Annual HFA Show. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Harmit Singh to Board of Directors
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer of Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI), to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointment of Mr. Singh expands the Board to ten directors. Read More...
ABC Fitness Introduces AI-Powered Operating Infrastructure for the Global Fitness Industry
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness announces a major expansion of its AI capabilities, positioning the company as the AI-powered operating infrastructure for the global fitness industry. Built on more than four decades of experience and data from over 40 million members, the initiative embeds intelligence directly into the technology systems gyms, studios and coaches rely on to run their businesses, from member acquisition and engagement to payments, retention and operational workflows. Read More...
Peloton Officially Heads to the Gym, Accelerating Commercial Ambitions with Connected Fitness Series for Heavy Use Locations
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the introduction of the Peloton Commercial Series, the company’s first bike and tread products engineered specifically for high-traffic gym floors. The milestone marks the company’s continued evolution from a primary focus on at-home connected fitness to a leader across the full fitness and wellness ecosystem. Read More...
HFA Honors Industry Icons and Raises $200,000 at Second Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
Posted: March 15, 2026 in HFA
SAN DIEGO, CA - The HFA Show unofficially kicked off on the evening of March 15 when around 240 industry leaders came together for an evening of celebration, recognition and philanthropy at the second annual HFA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night recognized the accomplishments of eight industry pioneers who were inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Omni Hotel in San Diego. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
FORT WAYNE, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Venture, LLC, Crunch Fort Wayne, the $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this summer, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Fort Wayne. Crunch Fort Wayne will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Partners with Your Reformer to Launch Exclusive Pilates Program Across Network
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW) ("World Gym" or the "Company"), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, announces an exclusive partnership with Australia based Your Reformer (YR), to deploy specialized Pilates coaching programs and equipment across its Taiwan network, while making YR the exclusive approved vendor for Pilates training systems for the World Gym network globally. With YR already partnering throughout World Gym Australia, the expanded relationship establishes World Gym Taiwan as the exclusive fitness center partner for its products and services in Taiwan. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength and Merrithew Announce Exclusive United States Partnership
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and TORONTO, ON - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and Merrithew, a world-renowned authority in Pilates and mindful movement education and equipment, announce a new exclusive partnership for the United States. The partnership brings Merrithew’s premium Pilates equipment and studio solutions into the Life Fitness portfolio across the region. Read More...
ACE Announces 2026 Certification Advisory Board Members
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Certification Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB provides strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing commitment to delivering rigorous, high-quality certification and credentialing programs for health and exercise professionals worldwide. Read More...
