Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Returns to Accelerate Brand’s Next Era of Growth
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that company founder and fitness industry trailblazer, Mark Mastrov, is returning as Owner and Executive Chair to accelerate the brand into its next phase of innovation and expansion. LongRange Capital and Mastrov have partnered to acquire 24 Hour Fitness and support the company's executive leadership team led by President and CEO Karl Sanft. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Introduces “Results Your Way,” A New Approach to Fitness in 2026
Posted: December 29, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness introduces Results Your Way, a new focus on delivering more personal, flexible and meaningful fitness experiences for members in the year ahead. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Reopens Eastvale and Ontario Clubs With Expanded Recovery and Redesigned Training Spaces
Posted: November 22, 2025 in Chains
INLAND EMPIRE, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is celebrating the refreshed Eastvale and Ontario clubs with modernized layouts, upgraded equipment and the addition of Recovery24, giving members more ways to train, recover and stay consistent. These revitalized spaces underscore the company’s continued investment in improving the member experience across the Inland Empire, where demand for accessible and well-equipped fitness spaces continues to grow. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Reformer24 Pilates in Southern California For a Fraction of Studio Cost
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces a new pilot program of Reformer-based Pilates in select gyms throughout the Southern California area. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Wave FC Continue Celebrating Excellence in Coaching
Posted: September 26, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Wave FC will once again take the pitch during the home stretch of the season to celebrate four Southern California high school coaches whose leadership extends far beyond the sidelines. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and ISSA Launch Industry-First Initiative to Certify All General Managers as Personal Trainers
Posted: September 8, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry for more than four decades, announces an education partnership with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness and wellness certifications. In an industry first, 24 Hour Fitness will ensure that its nearly 250 General Managers (GMs) are certified Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) and most with ISSA, elevating leadership expertise across all club locations and enhancing the member experience from the top down. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Angel City FC Bring Back Fantasy Camp to LA Youth
Posted: August 6, 2025 in Chains
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, continues to build on its partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (LA RAP) with the return of a one-of-a-kind soccer fantasy camp. Read More...
Los Angeles Rams Welcome 24 Hour Fitness to the Field
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, is partnering up with the Los Angeles Rams to support and engage the Southern California community. This partnership combines both organizations' shared passion and unwavering commitment to health and fitness. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Awards $8,000 for Excellence in Coaching with San Diego Wave
Posted: May 21, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, announces the recognition of two exceptional San Diego coaches and youth mentors, all during a soccer match between the San Diego Wave and the Portland Thorns. During the event, 24 Hour Fitness CEO and President, Karl Sanft, presented a $1,000 check for the Excellence in Coaching Award, bringing the total donated to $8,000 for local coaches, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the next generation of soccer players. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Closes on $305 Million Senior Secured Facility
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces the successful closing of a $305 million senior secured facility provided by affiliates of The TCW Group. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the company's ongoing transformation, as it proactively addresses upcoming debt maturities, enhances liquidity and strengthens 24 Hour Fitness's position as one of the largest fitness club operators in the United States. Read More...
