Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Opens Nieto-Jones Innovation Center
Posted: January 22, 2026 in Suppliers
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength officially unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center, a center of excellence for product development and performance. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, this facility unites mechanical, electrical, software, quality assurance and reliability teams in a loop of concepting, prototyping and rigorous lab validation. The grand opening marks a significant milestone for the company, establishing a unified hub where biomechanics, engineering and design converge to create the next generation of fitness equipment. Read More...
ACE and Inspire360 Join Forces to Shape the Next Generation of Health Club Education
Posted: January 21, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a leading nonprofit education and certification organization in the fitness industry, and Inspire360, the education technology that powers the world’s top fitness companies and health clubs announce a strategic partnership. Inspire360 has selected ACE as the exclusive beginner-level qualification and certification partner of Inspire360 Club, the new club education platform recently launched by Inspire360. Read More...
Playlist and EGYM Announce Agreement to Merge and $785 Million in New Equity Investments, Bringing Together Global Leaders in Fitness and Wellness Technology
Posted: January 15, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. and MUNICH, GERMANY - Playlist, the newly launched parent brand of Mindbody, Booker, and ClassPass, and EGYM, a global innovation leader in smart fitness technology, AI-enabled workout programming, and corporate wellness solutions, announce a definitive agreement to merge. The transaction includes $785 million in new equity investments and values the combined enterprise at $7.5 billion. The new investment is led by Affinity Partners, with participation from a consortium of existing investors including Vista Equity Partners, Temasek and L Catterton. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Your Reformer Partner to Leverage Technology as a Growth Driver for Reformer Pilates Studios Worldwide
Posted: January 14, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading software platform for fitness businesses, announces a strategic partnership with Your Reformer, the Australian-owned global Reformer Pilates-equipment company. Under the agreement, ABC Fitness will become Your Reformer’s exclusive club management software partner, offering studios and gyms a unified path forward that combines studio-grade equipment, intuitive scheduling, billing and member management, all in one system. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Wins Silver Award at Prestigious Taiwan Excellence Event
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, received the Silver Award for its Upper Body Cycle in the Recreation and Sport category at the Taiwan Excellence Awards, an annual program recognizing the most innovative and impactful products from Taiwanese companies. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Named Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise member management and billing software for medically integrated fitness facilities, health clubs and wellness organizations, announces a new partnership with the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). Under this agreement, Jonas Fitness will serve as the Trusted Technology Partner of the Medical Fitness Association, offering MFA members technology and operational expertise tailored to medically integrated fitness environments. Read More...
USA Pickleball Elects Stephanie Russell as Board Chair
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball announces the election of Stephanie Russell as Chair of the USA Pickleball Board of Directors. Her term began on January 1. A recreational pickleball player with deep experience in governance and law, and four years’ experience on the Board, Russell brings a strong understanding of both organizational leadership and the community that fuels pickleball’s rapid growth. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 6, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced the extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. Read More...
Zumba Launches “Your Song Is On. The World Can Wait:” A Global Campaign Celebrating The Power of Music to Move You and Your Fitness Forward
Posted: January 5, 2026 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, the world's largest dance-fitness program, announces the launch of "Your Song Is On. The World Can Wait," a strategic global campaign designed to re-frame New Year fitness through the emotional power of music and the results that come from moving to it. Read More...
Merrithew Forms Partnership with Blue Fitness Ltd. in New Zealand as Part of Global Distribution Growth
Posted: January 1, 2026 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew announces the expansion of its distribution network in New Zealand by forming a partnership with Blue Fitness Ltd., a priority market within its global growth strategy. Read More...
Daxko Declares AI-first Strategy for the Future of Fitness and Wellness Technology
Posted: December 18, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, is making a company-wide shift to an AI-first strategy, embedding artificial intelligence into the foundation of its platform architecture, operating model and partner ecosystem to modernize health and fitness club operations and member experiences. Read More...
Life Fitness Launches SYNRGY
Posted: December 16, 2025 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength introduces SYNRGY, a training system designed to adapt to any fitness environment. With unmatched configurability and versatility, SYNRGY empowers facility operators to create dynamic, space-efficient training zones that meet the needs of every kind of exerciser. Read More...
USTA Foundation Receives $2.7 Million Gift from the Chess Foundation
Posted: December 15, 2025 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation announces it has received a $2.7 million grant from the Chess Foundation that will help it expand its reach and impact in under-resourced communities nationwide. Read More...
Mindbody and Attentive Commercial Partnership Brings Enterprise-Grade AI Marketing to the Wellness Industry
Posted: December 10, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the fitness, wellness and beauty industries, announces a strategic commercial partnership with Attentive, the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization trusted by leading global brands. Read More...
ACE and The Online Sleep Coach Launch Course to Help Health and Exercise Professionals Address Sleep and Recovery
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, announce the launch of the Sleep & Recovery Coach Course, a new educational program designed to equip health and exercise professionals improve client outcomes by integrating sleep and recovery science into their coaching practices. Read More...
