Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Peloton Announces Changes to Leadership Team
Posted: September 12, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announces changes to its leadership team. The company has accepted the resignations of John Foley as Executive Chair and Hisao Kushi as Chief Legal Officer, effective September 12, 2022 and October 3, 2022, respectively. The Board has appointed Karen Boone as Peloton's Chairperson of the Board. Tammy Albarrán will replace Kushi as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Second of Five New Locations in Memphis, Tennessee
Posted: September 8, 2022 in Chains
MEMPHIS, TN - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Cordova this winter, the second of five new Memphis Crunch Fitness locations set to open amidst Crunch's rapid and aggressive expansion into this area. Crunch Cordova will be a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment and will be located in a newly renovated space. Crunch Cordova will follow the opening of Crunch White Station this fall, each creating up to 100 new jobs in the community. Read More...
Life Time Expands Portfolio of Luxury Athletic Clubs in New York City with Opening of Iconic One Wall Street Destination; Brooklyn and Midtown Next
Posted: September 8, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time ( NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of Life Time One Wall Street, the first of three athletic club destinations planned to open in New York City by the end of 2022. Located in the iconic One Wall Street Development in the Financial District, the 74,000-square-foot destination covers four floors and features something for everyone from 90 days old to 90 years old. Read More...
NASM Launches Updated Optimized Online Women’s Fitness Specialization Program
Posted: September 8, 2022 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness education and certifications, announces that its Women’s Fitness Specialization program has been updated with the latest science on women’s health and fitness. This update will allow fitness professionals to design and adjust fitness programming for female clients across their unique life stages and associated physical changes, from adolescence to pregnancy and postnatal needs, to considerations of those in perimenopause and post-menopause stages. Read More...
IHRSA Fitness Brasil 2022 Achieves ‘Indisputable’ Success
Posted: September 7, 2022 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, IHRSA Fitness Brasil returned ready to revive the Latin American health and fitness industry. The Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo was vibrant with energy and optimism during the four-day event. The highly anticipated Trade Show was jam-packed throughout all three days with a notable emphasis on attendees participating in workout classes and testing out the pieces of equipment available from the 90+ brands on site. All in all, 8,000 Trade Show visitors made sure to make the most of the event by networking and closing deals. Read More...
Mindbody Executes Multi-Year Agreement with Corporate Sports Unlimited
Posted: September 7, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a strategic partnership with Corporate Sports Unlimited, Inc. ("Corporate Sports Unlimited"), a national leader in fitness center management, wellness programming, consulting and design services. Through the partnership, Corporate Sports Unlimited will utilize Mindbody's technology to seamlessly and reliably manage its customers' wide variety of fitness and wellness facilities. Read More...
ACE Expands Health Coaching Market Share Through Acquisition of Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Posted: September 7, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces an expansion of its health coaching education and training via the acquisition of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI). DSWI will join ACE as part of a new division, ACE Health and Wellness. This new division is unprecedented for ACE and cements its role as a leader in the health coaching industry. Read More...
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...
