Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Awards Winners
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Tactical Awards. Nominated by the NSCA community, these distinguished awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the tactical strength and conditioning community. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Announces Continued Growth and New Achievements in 2024
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, a Miami-based Pilates studio renowned for its innovative approach to fitness and wellness, is celebrating a successful mid-year with significant expansion and notable industry recognition. Driven by a mission to provide accessible, high-quality Pilates experiences, JETSET Pilates is excited to continue its growth throughout the remainder of 2024. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Hosts Surrey’s First Spartan DEKA Event
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - This summer, Fitness World Canada is bringing the world-renowned Spartan DEKA Strong race to Surrey, BC. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, local competitors can test their fitness at the South Surrey Signature Fitness World and compare their results to all DEKA athletes around the world. Read More...
ACSM Releases 3 New Pronouncements
Posted: July 31, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In July, ACSM published a new Expert Consensus Statement in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise® (MSSE) titled “Testing in Intermittent Sports - Importance for Training and Performance Optimization in Adult Athletes.” This Expert Consensus Statement provides an overview of available tests in different exercise domains identified as relevant (from assessment of single explosive actions to intermittent endurance capacity), forming the basis for recommendations on how to compose a comprehensive yet feasible test battery that may be integrated into a seasonal competition and training plan. Read More...
STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat-Plus and Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition Courses Now PAA Approved
Posted: July 29, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global Pilates education and equipment leader, announces that its STOTT PILATES Intensive Mat-Plus 2nd Edition (IMP II) and Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition (IR II) Courses are now officially approved by the Pilates Association Australia (PAA), an independent regulatory organization in the Pilates industry. Read More...
Zumba Fitness and Samsung Health Launch Dynamic Partnership to Elevate Global Fitness and Wellbeing
Posted: July 26, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a world-renowned dance fitness brand, and Samsung Health, a leading innovator in digital health solutions, announce an exciting new partnership. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
Fitness franchisee, announces its newest location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, marking another milestone in the brand's expansion. The grand opening showcases a $5 million investment in a 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility designed to cater to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Read More...
Planet Fitness Adds Edmonds, Washington Location
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, will soon expand its Seattle-area footprint. Read More...
VFP Evolves into Club Automation Engage Pro, Enhancing Integration with Daxko
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, introduces Club Automation Engage Pro, formerly VFP. Read More...
Capital Region Leads Nation’s “Fittest Cities” in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. This year’s rankings and findings for America’s 100 largest cities also revealed significant changes and trends. Read More...
