Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
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...
Daxko Boutique Fitness Solution, Exercise.com, Earns Best Customer Support Award from Software Advice for 2026
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software provider for health, fitness and wellness organizations, announces that Exercise.com has been named the Best “Customer Support” Software by Software Advice in the Appointment Scheduling Software category for 2026. This recognition is based on verified user feedback and reflects Exercise.com’s commitment to helping boutique fitness businesses succeed with reliable support and scheduling tools. Read More...
Technogym: 10 Times at the Side of the Olympic Games
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Suppliers
MILAN, ITALY - Founded in Italy over 40 years ago in a humble garage and grown into a global leader in sport, fitness and wellness, Technogym has become the reference partner for the athletic preparation of the world's greatest champions and events including the Olympic Games. Milano Cortina 2026 marks Technogym's tenth participation as Exclusive and Official Supplier of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, reaffirming a long–standing commitment to the values of sport, wellness and social responsibility. Read More...
ACE Announces its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel
Posted: February 4, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the members of its 2026 Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP). SAP members serve as key advisors to ACE on emerging and trending health and exercise topics based on their research or current practice in the field. They also play a key role in helping ACE share evidence-based information with health and exercise professionals and the public. Read More...
USA Pickleball Announces Latest Round of Grow the Game Grant Awardees
Posted: February 2, 2026 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - USA Pickleball, through its charitable arm, USA Pickleball Serves, has announced the latest Grow the Game Grant awardees, supporting schools, parks and recreation departments, and community organizations working to introduce pickleball to new and underserved audiences across the country. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 29, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced a two-year extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. The continued collaboration focuses on promoting educational materials that prepare exercise professionals with education and tools to support the design and delivery of safe, effective physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read More...
Peloton Expands Special Pricing Program into Canada
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton’s special pricing program, designed to support those who power our communities, has officially launched in Canada. Eligible students, teachers, medical professionals, first responders and military personnel across Canada can now access special pricing with discounts across the Peloton product portfolio. Read More...
ACSM Members to Support Athletes at 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Posted: January 26, 2026 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) proudly recognizes and thanks its members who have been selected to serve on medical staffs supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina. These appointments represent a significant professional achievement and underscore the trusted expertise of ACSM members at the highest level of sport. Read More...
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...
