Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities through exercise science and clinical practice. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gyms to Four Locations Across Southeast Michigan
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
LIVONIA, MI - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Livonia, Crunch Chesterfield, Crunch Grand Blanc and Crunch Rochester Hills in Southeast Michigan. Each location will be a $5 million, 30,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, with openings beginning in April 2026 and continuing into the fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Primetime Fitness, LLC, the four locations will expand fitness options for residents across Southeast Michigan. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Expands Chicagoland Footprint with 18-Location Pipeline Across the Region
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is rapidly expanding its presence in the Chicago market with 18 confirmed locations in development across the region. From Naperville to Libertyville and throughout Chicago, the brand has signed multiple multi-unit and single-unit agreements, establishing Chicago as a key Midwest growth market and a cornerstone of its national expansion strategy. Read More...
Daxko Earns Spot on G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofits
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Daxko Operations has been named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofit software. As the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 reaches over 100 million buyers annually. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
Posted: March 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that Tom Fitzgerald, who previously served as Planet Fitness' Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim CFO, effective today. Fitzgerald's appointment follows the departure of Jay Stasz from the Company. The Company, with the support of a leading executive search firm, has initiated the process to identify a permanent CFO. Read More...
RD Management Announces LA Fitness Under Construction at Tampa RITHM
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - RD Management announces that LA Fitness is officially under construction at Tampa RITHM, delivering a 29,944-square-foot, state-of-the-art, full-service sports club to the transformative mixed-use redevelopment in Tampa. The new club is scheduled to open in 2026. Read More...
The Edge Fitness Clubs Reopens Philadelphia-Area Locations Following Major Upgrades
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Edge Fitness Clubs, a dynamic, high-energy gym dedicated to transforming lives, announce the grand reopenings of six locations across the Greater Philadelphia region, unveiling newly transformed studio spaces designed to elevate the member experience. All clubs deliver a best-in-class fitness experience that combines professional-grade strength training with boutique-style programming, all under one roof. Read More...
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, they are creating what promises to be one of the most impactful educational experiences in the industry. Read More...
Fitness Formula Clubs Named Chicago’s Best Gym for the Third Consecutive Year
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) announces it has been named Chicago’s Best Gym for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned the city’s top fitness honor. The recognition comes as part of Chicago Reader’s annual “Best of Chicago” awards, where more than 100,000 Chicagoans participated in the nomination and voting process, making this achievement especially meaningful. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Announces Hudson Square Club, Continuing Its 30-Year Legacy in New York City
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, the New York-born fitness and wellness brand that has helped shape how New Yorkers move, connect and live well for more than 30 years, announces the upcoming opening of Chelsea Piers Fitness Hudson Square. Slated to open in the second half of 2026, this new club marks the next chapter in the brand's thoughtful, community-driven expansion across New York City. Read More...
