Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Proposed Refinancing Transaction
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") announces that certain of its subsidiaries intend to complete a refinancing transaction, which will include the issuance of a new series of securitized debt under their existing securitized financing facility and repayment of their existing Series 2018-1 Class A-2-II Notes. Read More...
Life Time Closes on $40 Million Sale-Leaseback Transaction
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that it closed on a sale-leaseback transaction for approximately $40 million in gross proceeds. The transaction involved one property with an institutional real estate investor that owns another Life Time destination. The transaction terms were not disclosed. Read More...
Blink Fitness Partners with The OUT Foundation for Pride 2024
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is kicking off its annual Pride celebration with a series of efforts to raise dollars and awareness in support of The OUT Foundation. The partnership will advance The OUT Foundation's work in removing the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals from access to and participation in health, fitness and wellness. Read More...
ACSM Unveils New Brand Identity, Marking 70th Anniversary and Strategic Shift
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In a momentous occasion coinciding with its 70th anniversary, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) unveils the launch of its new brand identity and strategic plan at the 2024 Annual Meeting. This significant milestone reflects ACSM’s commitment to innovation, collaboration and the advancement of movement. Read More...
Life Time and Microsoft Partner on Launch of AI-Driven Companion for Members: L.AI.C
Posted: May 28, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the launch of L.AI.C ("lay-see"), the first generative, AI-driven Healthy Way of Life personal companion for its members. Now rolling out in beta via the Life Time member app, L.AI.C represents the latest innovation in the company's relentless pursuit to help people live healthier, happier lives. Read More...
EōS Fitness Kicks Off 2024 with Amplified Growth
Posted: May 28, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym, with over 125 locations open or on the way, began 2024 with an impressive Q1 packed with new location openings, innovative amenities and executive team developments that illustrate the company’s leadership in the health and fitness industry. Read More...
USTA Names Coaches for 2024 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Tennis Teams
Posted: May 27, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces its Olympic and Paralympic coaches for the upcoming Summer Games in Paris. Olympic doubles gold medalist and Davis Cup captain Bob Bryan and USTA Head of Women’s Tennis and former Billie Jean King Cup captain Kathy Rinaldi will be leading the men’s and women’s teams, respectively. Four-time Paralympian Jon Rydberg and World Team Cup coach John Devorss will lead the Paralympic men, women, and quad teams. Read More...
The Mercy Health-Anderson HealthPlex Achieves Medical Fitness Facility Certification
Posted: May 24, 2024 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Medical Fitness Facility Certification is the first and only certification offered specifically to facilities in the medical fitness industry, an industry that serves over four million members worldwide. Power Wellness announces that its partner, Mercy Health-Anderson HealthPlex has achieved Medical Fitness Facility Certification by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Both Locations of Saw Mill Club
Posted: May 23, 2024 in Chains
MT. KISCO, N.Y. - Genesis Health Clubs announces the acquisition of both locations of Saw Mill Club, effective immediately. The clubs, now known as Genesis Health Clubs – Saw Mill Club, and Genesis Health Clubs – Saw Mill Club East, represent the 71st and 72nd clubs in the ever-growing Genesis portfolio and the first in New York, its 11th state. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Cedar Hill, Texas
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Chains
CEDAR HILL, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Cedar Hill, a 31,000-square foot gym with $5M in state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, projected to open its doors in fall 2024. The new gym will be located in a former 24-Hour Fitness location. Crunch Cedar Hill is owned by Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. Read More...
