Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
ABC Fitness Strengthens Customer Leadership with Appointment of Jodi Searl as Chief Experience Officer
Posted: July 7, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses globally, announces the appointment of Jodi Searl as Chief Experience Officer. Reporting directly to Bill Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Searl will lead the Customer Success function and drive the customer experience strategy as ABC Fitness continues its global expansion. Read More...
TRX Expands into Mass Retail with Full Consumer Fitness, Recovery and Lifestyle Line
Posted: July 2, 2026 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training equipment trusted by athletes, military personnel and fitness enthusiasts worldwide, announces a strategic licensing partnership with Blulabs, naming the consumer products company as its exclusive retail partner for a slew of new products for the mass market. The expanded TRX consumer line spans fitness equipment, recovery tools, apparel and performance accessories, with the new Blulabs products joining retail shelves this fall, just in time for back-to-school and the holiday rush. Read More...
MYZONE Powers Record-breaking Congressional Physical Activity Challenge
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 2026 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, organized by the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) and supported by MYZONE, concluded with record participation and impressive activity levels from Members of Congress and their staff, reinforcing the growing commitment to physical activity driven health and wellness on Capitol Hill. Read More...
ACE Announces Dr. Antonio S. Williams as Board Chair and Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces that Dr. Antonio S. Williams has assumed the role of Chair of its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. ACE also announced the appointment of Jaclyn Byrer, MA, MA, and Ingrid Knight-Cohee, MSc, to its Board of Directors. Together, these leaders bring expertise in brand strategy, consumer engagement, healthy aging and cross-sector collaboration that will help advance the ACE mission of getting people moving and improving public health. Read More...
Beyond the Rep Counter: New Industry Report By NASM Uncovers How Personal Trainers Are Evolving to Lead the New Economy of Wellness
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - As artificial intelligence, GLP-1 medications and longevity reshape fitness, the personal trainer is evolving rapidly into an irreplaceable asset. A comprehensive study released by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) reveals that successful fitness professionals are moving away from traditional, session-based hourly models to operate as highly specialized health and wellness professionals. Read More...
RSPA Announces Exclusive Partnership with PICKLETILE
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), the world’s oldest and largest association of racquet sports teaching professionals with more than 12,000 members worldwide, announces a multi-year endorsement agreement with PICKLETILE, an innovative leader providing pickleball courts with glass systems engineered to reduce noise and eliminate visual barriers. Under the agreement, PICKLETILE will serve as the “Official Glass Court Enclosure” of the RSPA. Read More...
Les Mills Passes Away at 91
Posted: June 28, 2026 in Suppliers
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - The Les Mills company pays heartfelt tribute to its founder, Les Mills, Sr, who passed away peacefully, aged 91. A Kiwi icon, Les blazed a trail in sport, business, politics and life. Together with his wife Colleen, he created a fitness dynasty, first through the Les Mills New Zealand (LMNZ) chain of gyms and then Les Mills International, the group training powerhouse started by their son Phillip and his partner Jackie, now supported by their children Diana and Les, Jr. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards
Posted: June 26, 2026 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of its 2026 Peer & Special Recognition Awards. Together, these honors bridge recognition across the profession by celebrating recipients recognized through NSCA Member nominations and leadership selection for excellence, service and impact in strength and conditioning. Read More...
USTA Foundation, Realize the Dream Mobilize Over 3,000 Volunteers for Service Movement
Posted: June 24, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation and Realize the Dream announce they are joining forces for a major nationwide service activation. This effort will see the launch of over 100 volunteer opportunities through the USTA Foundation’s National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network, directly engaging communities across the country and driving progress toward the Foundation’s goal of achieving 800,000 service hours by the end of 2026. Read More...
Daxko Acquires FitnessForce, Broadening its Global Fitness Software Portfolio
Posted: June 23, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces the acquisition of FitnessForce, an award winning, modern, API-first membership management platform purpose-built for multi-location, franchise and international fitness operators. Read More...
