Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, March 30th, 2026
ABC Fitness Introduces AI-Powered Operating Infrastructure for the Global Fitness Industry
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness announces a major expansion of its AI capabilities, positioning the company as the AI-powered operating infrastructure for the global fitness industry. Built on more than four decades of experience and data from over 40 million members, the initiative embeds intelligence directly into the technology systems gyms, studios and coaches rely on to run their businesses, from member acquisition and engagement to payments, retention and operational workflows. Read More...
Peloton Officially Heads to the Gym, Accelerating Commercial Ambitions with Connected Fitness Series for Heavy Use Locations
Posted: March 16, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the introduction of the Peloton Commercial Series, the company’s first bike and tread products engineered specifically for high-traffic gym floors. The milestone marks the company’s continued evolution from a primary focus on at-home connected fitness to a leader across the full fitness and wellness ecosystem. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength and Merrithew Announce Exclusive United States Partnership
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and TORONTO, ON - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and Merrithew, a world-renowned authority in Pilates and mindful movement education and equipment, announce a new exclusive partnership for the United States. The partnership brings Merrithew’s premium Pilates equipment and studio solutions into the Life Fitness portfolio across the region. Read More...
ACE Announces 2026 Certification Advisory Board Members
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Certification Advisory Board (CAB). The CAB provides strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing commitment to delivering rigorous, high-quality certification and credentialing programs for health and exercise professionals worldwide. Read More...
ACSM Honors Shannon Fitzgerald as 2026 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: March 11, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces Shannon K. Fitzgerald, MSN, BS, RN, CV-BC, CCRP, ACSM-CEP, as the 2026 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. This distinguished award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional who has made exceptional contributions to advancing the health, wellbeing and quality of life of individuals and communities through exercise science and clinical practice. Read More...
Daxko Earns Spot on G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofits
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Daxko Operations has been named to G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards for Nonprofit software. As the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 reaches over 100 million buyers annually. Read More...
ACSM and ACE Announce 2027 Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a landmark partnership to present the 2027 ACSM & ACE Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago. Together, they are creating what promises to be one of the most impactful educational experiences in the industry. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Gym Launch Forge New Partnership that Delivers Integrated Growth and Technology Support for Gyms, Studios and Health Clubs
Posted: March 2, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, an industry-leading provider of software and technology solutions for fitness businesses, announces a strategic collaboration with Gym Launch, a global leader in business coaching and growth marketing for gym owners and fitness studios. Together, the companies are launching an integrated growth model that unites growth marketing and structured business coaching with an enterprise technology backbone, redefining how gyms, studios and health clubs scale profitably. Read More...
Peloton Levels Up Strength Offering with First-Ever 12-Week HYROX Training Program
Posted: February 27, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - As part of its ongoing partnership with HYROX, the World Series of Fitness Racing, Peloton has launched its first-ever HYROX Training Program, a comprehensive 12-week plan designed to prepare Members for HYROX. Read More...
USTA Foundation Pledges 800,000 Service Hours in Support of ‘Realize the Dream’
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation announces a new partnership with ‘Realize the Dream’, a national initiative led by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King that calls on people everywhere to turn small moments into acts of service that strengthen communities and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read More...
USTA Appoints Craig Tiley as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 24, 2026 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announces the appointment of Craig Tiley, the accomplished Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Australia, as its next Chief Executive Officer. Tiley is widely recognized for driving monumental growth in tennis participation during his tenure in the role in Australia. Read More...
Matrix Fitness and seca Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Medical-Grade, Insight-Driven Training Experiences
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI and HAMBURG, GERMANY - Matrix Fitness and seca announced a strategic partnership focused on the development of an integrated solution designed to translate medical-grade body composition insight into guided, intelligent training experiences. The collaboration reflects a shared focus on accuracy, reliability and meaningful insight as expectations around personalization and outcomes continue to rise across the fitness industry. Read More...
NSCA and HYROX Academy Announce Global Partnership to Advance Coaching Standards in Hybrid Fitness Racing
Posted: February 19, 2026 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO and HAMBURG, GERMANY - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and HYROX Academy have announced a global partnership dedicated to advancing coaching excellence in the growing sport of hybrid fitness racing. Read More...
LA Fitness and Shoot 360 Announce Pilot Program to Transform Basketball Gyms into Gamified, Data-Driven Training and Competition Experiences
Posted: February 12, 2026 in Chains, Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Shoot 360, one of the world's largest and most advanced technology-driven basketball training, competition and entertainment platforms, is piloting a program with LA Fitness that will convert select locations of the chain's basketball facilities into immersive, gamified experiences powered by cutting-edge technology. Test markets will launch in Northern California, Oregon and Washington State. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Nathen McEown, CPA, to its Board of Directors
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Nathen McEown, a respected leader in finance and public accounting, has joined its Board of Directors effective February 1, 2026. McEown’s expertise will help guide the ACE mission and strategic direction for the next three years. Read More...
