Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Johnson Fitness & Wellness Opens 17 New Stores in Texas
Posted: March 10, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Fitness & Wellness (JFW), the world's largest specialty fitness retailer and the retail division of Johnson Health Tech, announces that it is opening 17 retail stores, as well as a commercial sales and service division, throughout Texas. Major metro markets include Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas. Read More...
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
Posted: March 9, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. In his new role, Roberts will develop strategy, provide guidance and lead collaborative efforts that address the professional needs of ACSM’s clinical membership and help grow, engage and cultivate clinical members and leaders. Read More...
TRX Announces Relocation of Global Headquarters to Delray Beach, Florida
Posted: March 8, 2023 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in tech-enabled functional training products and world-class training content, announces the relocation of its global headquarters from San Francisco to Delray Beach, Florida. Poised for a dramatic revitalization following its reacquisition by Founder and former CEO, Randy Hetrick, and newly appointed CEO and partner, Jack Daly, TRX is establishing new roots in Delray Beach after a long, storied history in San Francisco. Read More...
SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for 2023 Instructor of the Year
Posted: March 6, 2023 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older adults, opens the call for nominations for its 2023 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year Awards. This year marks the 7th anniversary of the Instructor of the Year Awards, which honors all SilverSneakers fitness instructors who encourage and inspire members to stay active, build community and provide opportunities for vital social connection. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Dalana Brand as Chief People Officer
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), the leading connected fitness platform, announces the appointment of Dalana Brand as Peloton's Chief People Officer (CPO), effective March 13, 2023. As a seasoned executive with significant global leadership experience in multiple industries, Brand joins the team with a strong reputation for organizational transformation. She will report to CEO Barry McCarthy and serve as a member of the leadership team, leading the company's Global People Team. Read More...
Daxko Expands to India with Goal of Hiring Hundreds to Power Its Next Growth Phase
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, announces the launch of Daxko India Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., its first formal corporate presence in India. The company anticipates hiring hundreds of employees in roles that span engineering, marketing, customer success and operations over the next eighteen months. Read More...
Surge in Tennis Participation Led by Growth in Ethnic Diversity
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced further demographic information detailing the continued surge in tennis participation in the U.S. The breakdown reveals a significant increase in the Hispanic/Latino, Black/African-American and Asian/Pacific Islander populations over the last three years. The information was provided by the Physical Activity Council Study on Sports and Physical Activity (PAC) administered by Sports Marketing Surveys USA and the Tennis Industry Association Participation and Engagement Study (PES). Read More...
Professional Pickleball Registry Reaches 5,000-Member Milestone
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), the largest global organization of pickleball teaching professionals, has reached a landmark of 5,000 members, paralleling the meteoric growth of pickleball. And, the number of PPR workshops held annually has grown from 45 in 2018 to a projected 250 in 2023. Read More...
Community Gyms Coalition Launches Fitness is Essential Campaign
Posted: February 22, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), representing more than 15,000 community gyms and fitness facilities across the U.S. that serve over 25 million members, announces the launch of its Fitness is Essential campaign. Building on the CGC's commitments to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the Fitness is Essential campaign will educate Americans about the broad, profoundly positive effects of physical activity and fitness on mental and physical wellbeing. Read More...
Paramount Acceptance Celebrates 50 Years in Business in Fitness Industry
Posted: February 21, 2023 in Suppliers
HOLLADAY, UT - Leading gym software and billing services company, Paramount Acceptance, is marking the occasion of 50 years in business. The company was started in the 1970s by pioneers of the commercial fitness industry and continues to provide software and services to gyms and health clubs today. Paramount Acceptance’s offerings have been used by a range of gyms and health clubs during the last 50 years and has a long history of serving businesses like Vasa Fitness, Onyx Health Club, Peak Health and Wellness and 24e Fitness. Read More...
