Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Merrithew Welcomes Mirgimsa to its Growing Latin American Distributor Network
Posted: October 8, 2026 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement education and equipment, has named Mirgimsa its new distributor in Ecuador, expanding access to Merrithew’s professional Pilates equipment and accessories across the country. Read More...
Technogym Named Among the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 by Newsweek
Posted: October 7, 2026 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Technogym has been included in Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2026, a global ranking that recognizes the 1,000 companies that have earned the greatest confidence across consumers, employees, job seekers and investors. Technogym is listed in the Consumer Goods category (#12). Read More...
ACE and Eden Health Announce Partnership to Advance Education on Obesity Medications for Fitness Professionals
Posted: October 7, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Eden Health announce a new partnership aimed at advancing education and support for health and fitness professionals working with individuals using GLP-1 and other obesity medications. Read More...
ISSA Welcomes Back Andrew Wyant as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: October 6, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness and wellness education, announces that Andrew Wyant will return as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wyant, who led ISSA from February 2018 to April 2024, and continues to serve on its board of directors, succeeds Warren Heffelfinger. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Marks 25 Years in Commercial Fitness
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the commercial fitness brand of Johnson Health Tech, is celebrating 25 years in the industry, recognizing the customers, partners and industry relationships that have helped shape its growth into a global provider of fitness and wellness solutions. Read More...
ABC Fitness and HYROX Announce Strategic Global Technology Partnership to Scale Official HYROX Training
Posted: October 1, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a top technology provider for fitness businesses globally, and HYROX, the global fitness racing series, announce a strategic global technology partnership that will bring official HYROX training directly into the digital platforms used by gyms, studios, coaches and members around the world. Read More...
Playlist Launches AI Insights, Giving Operators a Best-in-Class Intelligence Layer, Powered by One of the World’s Largest Fitness and Wellness Operating Systems
Posted: September 30, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Playlist, the parent company behind Mindbody, ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite, announces the launch of AI Insights, a suite of AI-powered analytics features that turn the data flowing through the Playlist platform into guidance for fitness and wellness operators. Read More...
Merrithew Expands Pilates Presence in Uruguay with New Fitness
Posted: September 22, 2026 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement education and equipment, has named New Fitness its exclusive distributor of equipment and accessories in Uruguay, giving fitness and wellness businesses across the country greater access to premium Pilates solutions and knowledgeable local service. Read More...
Daxko Acquires Alaris, Strengthening Childcare Safety, Compliance and Wellbeing for Fitness and Wellness Operators
Posted: September 16, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading integrated software and payments provider to the health and wellness industry, announces the acquisition of Alaris, a childcare compliance and management software. Alaris is purpose-built for fitness and wellness operators offering childcare for camps, after-school programs, Kids Club, Child Watch, group exercise and preschool programs. Read More...
REX Roundtables Launches Roundtables for Racquet Sports as Pickleball, Padel and Tennis Reshape the Club Industry
Posted: September 15, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - REX Roundtables, the peer advisory organization that has served club and fitness industry executives for 37 years, announces the formation of Roundtables for Racquet Sports, a peer group built specifically for the leaders of tennis, padel, pickleball and multi-sport racquet facilities. The inaugural in-person roundtable is scheduled for mid-December in Orlando. Read More...
