Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Ecore Athletic Elevates the Pickleball Court Experience with the Introduction of MODcourt Pickle
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, has added a new product to its Ecore Athletic portfolio with the introduction of MODcourt Pickle, a portable, comfortable, high-performance indoor pickleball surface. MODcourt Pickle features an 8mm vulcanized composition rubber (VCR) base layer and is ideal for a wide range of facilities from fitness clubs and gyms to convention centers. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Honored as Finalist for Top Middle-Market Company by Association for Acquisition of Lindora
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of health and wellness brands, was honored as a finalist at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Annual Business Awards for its acquisition of Lindora, a leading provider of medically-guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions. The designation pays tribute to the highest-performing middle market companies in Orange County and the Inland Empire, as determined by an independent panel of judges. Read More...
FIT4MOM Partners with ABC Fitness for Member Management Solution to Grow Pre- and Post-natal Women’s Wellbeing Programs
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - FIT4MOM, a renowned leader in women's pre- and post-natal fitness programs, has selected ABC Fitness, technology provider for fitness businesses worldwide, as their exclusive member management solution. ABC Fitness’ boutique and studio franchise solution, ABC Glofox, will provide its operating platform to FIT4MOM in their nearly 250 locations, with growth expected to accelerate in the next two to three years, fueled by this partnership. Read More...
Blink Fitness Supports Communities with New Mural Installations Featuring Local NYC Artists
Posted: May 21, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces it has engaged five NYC-area artists for original mural installations at select Blink locations across the boroughs. Reinforcing the brand's commitment to community and cultural enrichment, as the "gym for every body," the unique hand-painted works aspire to celebrate diversity and foster a deepened sense of belonging among its members. Read More...
Extraordinary Brands Acquires Row House, A New Addition to Their Growing Fitness Portfolio
Posted: May 21, 2024 in Chains
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Extraordinary Brands announces the acquisition of Row House, marking the third boutique fitness brand to join the burgeoning fitness conglomerate, which continues to grow alongside Premium Service Brands. Row House, a dynamic rowing-focused group training concept, will join Eat the Frog Fitness and pūrvelo in the expanding lineup of Extraordinary Brands. Read More...
Peloton Interactive, Inc. Announces Launch of Global Refinancing
Posted: May 20, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. ("Peloton") (Nasdaq: PTON) announces it intends to launch a global refinancing, pursuant to which it will offer $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 (the "notes") in a private offering (the "offering") and enter into a $1.0 billion five-year term loan facility (the "new term loan facility") and a $100.0 million five-year revolving credit facility (together with the new term loan facility, the "new credit facilities"). Read More...
Xponential Fitness Provides Update on Leadership Transition
Posted: May 17, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential” or the “Company”), announces that Anthony Geisler has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Xponential. Brenda Morris will continue to serve as Xponential’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Board has initiated a search for the Company’s next CEO with support from the previously retained leading executive search firm. Read More...
Life Time App Now Complimentary – Inspiring Healthy, Happy Lives Nationwide
Posted: May 16, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Just as Life Time (NYSE: LTH) continues to add to its portfolio of athletic country clubs across the nation, now totaling more than 170 across 31 states and 43 major markets including Toronto, the company is taking its commitment to inspire healthy, happy lives one step further by making its Life Time app free to everyone. Read More...
USTA Names Former NFL Executive Kevin Flaherty as CFO
Posted: May 16, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA announces that Kevin Flaherty has been named the USTA’s Chief Financial Officer. This position will report to Lew Sherr, the USTA’s CEO and Executive Director. Flaherty comes to the USTA after previously serving as the Senior Vice President of Club Finance at the National Football League (NFL). Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in State College, Pennsylvania
Posted: May 15, 2024 in Chains
STATE COLLEGE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch State College, a 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in State College, Pennsylvania. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. A son of a family fitness enthusiast, and a fitness enthusiast himself, Mr. Hibbard has found a unique opportunity to develop the Crunch Fitness brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
