Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Matrix Fitness Awarded Contract with OMNIA Partners
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, announces a new 3-year agreement with OMNIA Partners, the largest public and private group purchasing organization in the United States. Matrix Fitness will provide an innovative suite of premium commercial fitness equipment to members of OMNIA Partners' Public and Nonprofit Sectors. Read More...
Mindbody Launches Tailored Insurance for the Fitness and Wellness Industry
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces the launch of Mindbody Insurance, a specialized insurance program designed specifically for Mindbody customers providing comprehensive coverage, support and the most competitive prices reflective of business's actual risk for entrepreneurs and professionals in the fitness and wellness industry. Read More...
Congressional Physical Activity Challenge and Fly-In Celebrates Advocacy Success
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The fourth annual bipartisan Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, where the fitness industry encouraged Members of Congress to promote the benefits of being physically active by taking part in an effort driven challenge has been heralded as a resounding success. Last year’s winning team, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), triumphed over their rivals again this year, securing top numbers in two categories. Read More...
ACSM Foundation Announces New $100K Research Award Partner, Grant Winners
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation continued its longstanding tradition of funding scientific research and recognizing young investigators by announcing its 2024 grant and award winners at the ACSM Annual Meeting in Boston. In addition, the ACSM Foundation also announced the DeLuca Foundation as its newest award partner. Read More...
Club Studio Debuts Premium Fitness Gym and Boutique Studio Classes at Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia
Posted: July 9, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC has opened its fourth Club Studio location in Vienna, Virginia. After investing $11M into retrofitting a former health club, the 50,000 square-foot facility was completely transformed to create a dynamic and modern fitness experience. The reimagined gym space features five innovative boutique fitness studios that were carefully curated to create a unique experience, along with recovery services (including cryotherapy and red light therapy) and plenty of free weights, strength and cardio areas, functional training area, locker rooms and more. Read More...
Precor Announces Etenon Fitness as New Distribution Partner in Iberia
Posted: July 5, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor and Etenon Fitness have entered a strategic business partnership to expand Precor’s presence across all customer segments in the region. The partnership is effective from July 1, 2024. In this new relationship, Etenon will directly represent Precor in Iberia, with responsibility for sales, marketing, installation, service and warehousing. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Clubs Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Aaron Watkins as CFO and MJ Patti as Senior Vice President of People & Culture
Posted: July 3, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a leader in the fitness industry renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to fostering healthy lifestyles, announces the addition of two seasoned executives to its leadership team. Aaron Watkins has joined TruFit as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and MJ Patti has taken on the role of Senior Vice President of People & Culture. These strategic hires underscore TruFit's dedication to growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving fitness landscape. Read More...
EōS Fitness Accelerates Expansion in Q2, Nears 100th Gym Milestone
Posted: July 2, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - With the continued demand for the fitness industry to provide accessible, innovative fitness options, EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym with more than 150 gyms open or on the way, is steadfast in filling this gap with explosive growth throughout Q2. EōS opened five new locations and is nearing an impressive milestone 10 years in the making with the opening of its 100th gym this month, supporting its plans to open 250 gyms by 2030. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Round Rock, Texas
Posted: July 1, 2024 in Chains
NORTH ROUND ROCK, TX - Crunch Franchise announces it will be opening its newest franchise, Crunch North Round Rock, a 34,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in North Round Rock, Texas in December 2024. Founded in 2018 by Tony Hartl, The Undefeated Tribe is one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness ecosystem. The company currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with more in development. The Undefeated Tribe is working to open 10 new gyms across Texas and Oklahoma in 2024. Read More...
Life Time Closes on $90 Million Sale-Leaseback Transaction
Posted: July 1, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces it closed on a sale-leaseback transaction for two properties totaling $90 million in gross proceeds. This transaction brings the Company's total gross proceeds from sale-leasebacks to $130 million year-to-date. The Company is also in negotiations for additional sale-leasebacks with expected gross proceeds of $40 - $65 million, which it expects to close by the end of the third quarter. Terms are similar to recent transactions. Read More...
