Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, July 13th, 2026
Crunch Fitness Appoints John Kersh as Managing Director of International Development
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of John Kersh as the company's Managing Director of International Development. The addition comes as Crunch Fitness emphasizes global expansion, and Kersh will be integral to opening more Crunch gyms across the globe. Read More...
Life Time Opens 12th Athletic Country Club in Dallas-Fort Worth with Debut of Life Time Las Colinas
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) continues its growth in Texas with two new athletic country clubs opening in the coming months. Located in Irving, Life Time Las Colinas opened April 26. Later this summer, the nearby Life Time Westlake will debut. A waitlist is now open. Read More...
Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM Appointed as New CEO of American Council on Exercise
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and its Board of Directors announces that longtime health and fitness executive Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective July 1. Bryant succeeds Scott Goudeseune who led ACE as its CEO for more than 15 years during which time ACE grew significantly, expanding its influence and impact in the global health and fitness community. Read More...
Zeamo Partners with Healthy Contributions to Offer Anytime Fitness Clubs in the United States
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform for HR managers and business owners to manage employee fitness benefits, and Healthy Contributions, a provider of wellness programs for small-to-mid-sized businesses, health insurance providers, benefit networks and more, have teamed up to offer Anytime Fitness memberships at participating U.S. locations to Zeamo’s growing corporate client base. Read More...
Exos Leads a New Class of Prospective Athletes into the NFL Draft
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, a leader in coaching and performance, announces another successful season following the 2024 NFL Combine and Draft. Read More...
Life Time Appoints James LaValle Chief Science Officer
Posted: April 29, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the appointment of James LaValle, clinical pharmacist, C.C.N.M.T. as Chief Science Officer. LaValle will spearhead the development and implementation of scientific initiatives and strategic relationships to support MIORA, Life Time's new longevity and performance program launched in late 2023, including the first dedicated MIORA clinic at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis. Read More...
Blink Fitness Kicks Off Series of Strategic Initiatives to Enhance Member Experience and Advance Growth
Posted: April 25, 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 a series of new strategic initiatives to reinvigorate its most popular gyms, elevate its member experience and deepen its community connections. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Clubs Appoints Joe Pritchard as CEO to Lead Company into Next Phase of Growth
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs announces the appointment of Joe Pritchard as its new CEO. With a background in healthcare leadership and a commitment to wellness, Joe brings over 45 years of experience to TruFit. Read More...
BHOUT Selects ABC Fitness as Partner to Support International Expansion
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - BHOUT, an innovative exergaming fit-tech company, has chosen ABC Fitness, a tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, as their exclusive international member management solution. Read More...
New Health Coach Education Aimed at Getting More People Physically Active
Posted: April 25, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the launch of an impactful course, Mindful Movement: Coaching Clients to Become More Active, aimed at empowering health coaches to combat physical inactivity and inspire their clients to lead healthier, more active lives. Read More...
