Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Pure Barre’s Popular Fall Fit Challenge Returns to Studios Nationwide
Posted: September 6, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, a fast and effective full-body barre workout brand, announces the return of its popular Fall Fit Challenge, which invites members and new faces to complete 30 Pure Barre classes in 60 days. The challenge has begun and runs until November 4, 2022. Read More...
Randy Hetrick, Founder and Former CEO, Partners with Private Equity Veteran, Jack Daly, to Acquire TRX
Posted: September 2, 2022 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX announces that Founder and Former CEO, Randy Hetrick, and partner, Jack Daly, have acquired the iconic, global fitness brand, TRX. Hetrick founded TRX after inventing the Suspension Trainer as a SEAL Team Squadron Commander and will now lead the company as Chairman with Daly, who will serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Read More...
Ecore Announces Plans for Alabama Tire Recycling Facility
Posted: September 2, 2022 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International plans to invest $25.5 million to open a regional manufacturing facility in Ozark, Alabama where it will create 84 jobs. Ecore specializes in transforming reclaimed materials into high-performance flooring and surface products. The privately held company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the largest converter of reclaimed rubber in North America, and its largest raw material is scrap truck tires. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fargo, North Dakota
Posted: September 1, 2022 in Chains
FARGO, N.D. - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fargo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Appoints Jason Dunlop as President of International
Posted: September 1, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - As a leading fitness brand, Orangetheory Fitness is committed to continued market growth and new studio openings around the world. To further develop the brand's worldwide presence, Orangetheory announceds the appointment of Jason Dunlop as President of International, overseeing the brand's international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Joins the Silver&Fit Program’s National Network of Gyms and Fitness Facilities
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - The Silver&Fit Healthy Aging and Exercise Program announces the addition of over 340 U.S.-based Crunch gyms to its national network of 18,000+ fitness centers. The new additions give Silver&Fit members more workout options to choose from within the network, which includes top name-brand gyms, local or regional fitness centers, YMCAs, boutique fitness studios and more. Read More...
Basecamp Fitness Signs Development Agreements to Add Seven Studios
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Basecamp Fitness, an emerging fitness franchise concept, announces the signing of franchise development agreements to bring seven units to Boston, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Basecamp Fitness's latest growth comes on the heels of the brand's recent announcement to enter Florida with a 20-unit development agreement in partnership with long-time Anytime Fitness franchisees. Read More...
Exercise Should be Prescribed for Depression
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Other News
BALTIMORE, MD - Have you ever wondered if exercise impacts mental health, how walking can lead to mental wellbeing, or whether yoga reduces symptoms of depression or anxiety? The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) has released a groundbreaking report on over 30 years of published research on the link between physical activity and mental health. The Move Your Mental Health Report synthesizes over 1,600 peer-reviewed scientific studies on how exercise affects brain function and mental health. This research is vital to advance and revolutionize mental health care by showing the importance of a well-rounded, integrative treatment plan. Read More...
Life Time Recommends Seven Tips for Healthy Aging
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Actively enjoying their retirement years is a reward most people eagerly anticipate following decades of hard work and taking care of others. Sadly, when they finally have the time to focus on themselves, millions of Americans are too unhealthy or isolated to reap the fruits of their labor. That's why healthy living experts at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, compiled a list of seven practical tips to help older adults enjoy their lives to the fullest. And, the timing couldn't be better because September is Healthy Aging Month. Read More...
USTA Foundation Gala at US Open Raises Record $3 Million
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, raised a record-breaking $3 million during its 2022 Gala, surpassing the $2 million raised in 2021. The gala was hosted on Opening Night of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. Read More...
Life Time President and CFO, Tom Bergmann, to Retire from Company on December 31, 2022
Posted: August 29, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas (Tom) Bergmann, has decided to retire from the Company on December 31, 2022. In conjunction with Bergmann's retirement, the company also announced that Robert (Bob) Houghton has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 28, 2022. Bergmann relinquished his Chief Financial Officer role concurrent with Houghton's election and will remain President to support the transition through the end of 2022. Read More...
UFC GYM and UFC FIT to Host Global “Ultimate Fitness Challenge” to Determine the Best in Strength, Power and Endurance
Posted: August 29, 2022 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, and UFC FIT have announced that its annual "Ultimate Fitness Challenge" will test strength, power and endurance from members across the globe. The challenge will name the most fit male, female and team members of UFC GYM and UFC FIT locations through a series of workouts at regional and national championships, running Saturday, September 17 through Saturday, November 5. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Completes Acquisition of Glofox
Posted: August 26, 2022 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR and DUBLIN, IRELAND - ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), a leading technology and related services provider for the fitness industry, announces the company has completed its acquisition of Glofox in accordance with the definitive agreement entered into by both parties on July 29, 2022. Read More...
Planet Fitness Franchise Group, Excel Fitness, Acquires 14 Locations in Virginia and North Carolina From Local Franchisee
Posted: August 25, 2022 in Chains
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Excel Fitness, a franchisee of Planet Fitness, announces its acquisition of 14 Planet Fitness locations in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia from the KSMA group, owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Ken and Sharree Ryder, their son Michael Barnes and daughter Amanda Williamson. This deal brings Excel's club count to 107 and includes development rights to bring six more locations to the Virginia market over the next five years. Read More...
iFIT Appoints Andy Donkin Chief Customer Officer
Posted: August 25, 2022 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT - iFIT, a leader in connected fitness hardware, software and subscription content, announces that Andy Donkin, former Chief Marketing Officer of Alexa Auto at Amazon, has joined iFIT as its Chief Customer Officer. Read More...
SilverSneakers Pursues Guinness World Records Title on Facebook Live
Posted: August 25, 2022 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, is attempting to set a Guinness World Records title for the Most viewers of a dance fitness livestream on Facebook. The record-setting attempt is part of SilverSneakers' 30th anniversary celebration. Read More...
Peloton Launches Products, Apparel and Accessories in Amazon’s U.S. Stores
Posted: August 24, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the Peloton Bike, Guide, and select accessories and apparel are now available for purchase in Amazon's U.S. stores, with Bike delivery available to most of the United States. Previously, Peloton's new products and accessories were sold, exclusively, through the brand's e-commerce site, inside sales channels and global showrooms. Read More...
Wellbeats Wins Stevie Award
Posted: August 24, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a leading provider of on-demand, virtual wellness content for use in corporate wellbeing initiatives, has been awarded a Bronze Stevie Award in the HR Solution Provider of the Year category of the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. Read More...
NSCA Announces the Accreditation of CASCE’s First Academic Programs in Strength and Conditioning
Posted: August 24, 2022 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - NSCA's Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs (CASCE, pronounced kass-key) announces the accreditation of the first academic institutions with strength and conditioning programs to achieve CASCE accreditation. Those schools include... Read More...
Ray Wilson Passes Away at Age 94
Posted: August 23, 2022 in Chains
The health and fitness industry world lost a true LEGEND on August 22, 2022 when RAY WILSON, a man who had a very prolific career in the world of health, racquet and sports club development, building and operations, passed away. When he passed away at age 94 at his beachside home in Mexico, Ray Wilson left two sons who were in the industry with him... the late Perry Wilson and Packy Wilson. He is also survived by his children Randi, Everett, Rhonda Yarro, Sue Mckinely and Ray Wilson, Jr. During the latter portion of Ray Wilson’s 75+ year career in the health club industry, he evolved his approach to the industry, shifting his staff’s previous direction from a high pressure membership sales approach to operations to a more subtle approach to membership marketing and sales. That evolution of Ray’s approach actually began at IRSA’s first Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas in 1981 and not only benefitted Ray Wilson, it benefitted the entire industry worldwide. Read More...
