Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Echelon Fitness and PRIMAL Announce U.S. Partnership
Posted: April 1, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Echelon Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness technology, announces a strategic U.S. partnership with Primal, one of the world's fastest growing and most influential strength equipment brands. Read More...
Playlist and EGYM Complete Merger to Power the World’s Most Comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Operating System
Posted: March 31, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. and MUNICH, GERMANY - Playlist, the parent company of Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass, announces the successful closing of its merger with EGYM, a global innovation leader in smart fitness technology, AI-enabled workout programming, and corporate wellness solutions, establishing the world's largest full-stack fitness and wellness operating system. Read More...
Daxko Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026
Posted: March 24, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko announces it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions. Read More...
ClassPass Unveils Its First Industry Impact Report Measuring Its Effect on the Fitness and Wellness Economy
Posted: March 24, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, the app that provides access to thousands of fitness and wellness experiences worldwide, announces the release of its first Industry Impact Report. Drawing from proprietary platform data and partner and user surveys, the findings assess the contribution of the ClassPass model across the industry. Read More...
PTR Announces Resignation of CEO Martin van Daalen
Posted: March 24, 2026 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announces that Martin van Daalen has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 18th, 2026. Martin has played a valuable role in supporting PTR’s mission to educate, certify and serve racquet sports coaches, helping guide the organization as it enters its 50th anniversary year. Read More...
ACSM Unveils Landmark 2026 Resistance Training Guidelines; First Update in 17 Years
Posted: March 18, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new Position Stand summarizing resistance training recommendations for healthy adults, the first major update since 2009. Read More...
National Academy of Sports Medicine Honors Arnold Schwarzenegger as the 2026 Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award Winner
Posted: March 18, 2026 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in evidence-based learning and certifications for fitness and wellness professionals, announces legendary fitness icon Arnold Schwarzenegger as the recipient of the 2026 Don Wildman Commitment to Excellence Award. Read More...
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...
