Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, July 13th, 2026
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...
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...
