Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Crunch Fitness Franchisees Honor 9/11 First Responders with Stair Climb Remembrances
Posted: September 6, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA BAY, FL and ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings and Fitness Ventures, leading and fast-growing franchisees of Crunch Fitness, will once again host their annual 9/11 Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11th. This event serves as a powerful tribute to responders who bravely served on that tragic day in 2001 and those who continue to protect our people today. Read More...
Fitness International Launches A New Initiative to Support Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, one of the nation's leading health club companies with hundreds of locations nationwide, today announced its strong support of the President's ongoing effort to promote youth health and fitness and reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test. To help with this mission, Fitness International will offer high school students, in collaboration with local high schools, complimentary after-school access to their nearby LA Fitness and City Sports Club locations. This will begin this fall. 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...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens for Their Commitment to Promoting Judgement Free Values
Posted: July 15, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which awards teens for their continuous support of promoting inclusion, acceptance and kindness in their communities. Fifty Boys & Girls Clubs high school seniors across the U.S. were awarded $5,000 each toward furthering their education and will join the "JFG Squad," Planet Fitness' network of scholarship winners. Half of this year's Judgement Free Generation scholarship winners represent first-generation college students. Read More...
EoS Fitness Hits Milestone, Expands Footprint and Philanthropy in Q2
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EoS Fitness closed out a powerful second quarter, surpassing 1.5 million members, launching new amenities and rallying together communities nationwide to make a positive impact. EoS signed 11 new leases and opened the following state-of-the-art facilities during the quarter, bringing a blend of high-end strength training and cardio equipment, innovative recovery options, signature amenities and cutting-edge programming to new markets and communities. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp’s 2025 ‘Be Their Muscle’ Campaign Raises Nearly $500,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Posted: June 10, 2025 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp is proud to announce the success of its ninth annual "Be Their Muscle" fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Burn Nation has raised $465,500 to date in vital support for research, care, advocacy and MDA Summer Camp, an achievement made possible by the passion of our Members, Franchise Partners, Trainers and team members. 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...
Crunch to Host Nationwide Fundraising Event to Support Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS
Posted: May 5, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price announces it will host its nationwide fundraising event to support Augie's Quest to Cure ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The initiative will take place at participating Crunch Fitness, Crunch Select, and Crunch Signature locations nationwide on Saturday, May 31, from 9AM to 10:30AM local time, with the ability for Crunch members and non-members to participate, donate and help in the fight to find a cure for this debilitating disease. Read More...
EōS Fitness and Project 150 Unite to Support Nevada Students
Posted: March 27, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - EōS Fitness, the national High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym brand with more than 175 locations open or on the way, is embarking on its fourth consecutive year of partnership with Project 150, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. Read More...
Fifth Annual Ride of a Life Time Fundraiser Returns
Posted: February 19, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is hosting its annual Ride of a Life Time charity indoor workout event at Life Time destinations nationwide on March 8. As it celebrates the fifth year of raising funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Life Time Foundation, the event is expanding beyond cycling to include Life Time's other group classes and mashups of its Signature Training formats. Read More...
Local Planet Fitness Locations Opens Doors to LA County Amid Fires
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Local Planet Fitness locations are opening their doors to anyone impacted by the LA County fires (residents, first responders, etc.) to use Planet Fitness facilities free of charge (no membership needed). Effective immediately, valid through the end of January. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Open Doors to Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With the wildfires continuing to devastate Los Angeles, Crunch Fitness is providing a place for the community to charge their phones, use the wifi and take a shower, regardless of whether one is a member. Crunch Fitness locations in Los Angeles and the surrounding area that are welcoming the community are listed... Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Offers Full Club Access to Los Angeles Area Residents
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In a show of support for Los Angeles area residents impacted by wind-driven wildfires, 24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all residents and first responders to its Los Angeles area clubs during the month of January, regardless of membership status. Many Los Angeles-area club locations remain open and available, with additional clubs being added to the list daily as power outages resolve and evacuation zone orders shift. Read More...
Planet Fitness Donates More Than $10 Million Since 2016 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Advance Youth Wellbeing
Posted: December 30, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that the Company has contributed more than $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016 through its Judgement Free Generation philanthropic initiative, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to foster kinder communities. In 2024 alone, Planet Fitness donated more than $1 million thanks to the support of many franchisees, members, team members and partners. Read More...
Fitness International Hosts “Feeding America Day” on December 7 at Club Studio and on December 14 at LA Fitness Locations Nationwide
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness and Club Studio, has partnered with Feeding America to feed families through fitness, committing to raise $150,000 for at least 9.6 million meals by the end of 2024. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Furthering Support for Improved Student Meals with Green Onion
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In support of improved youth nutrition, the Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced enhancements to Green Onion. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Surpasses $1 Million Milestone in Fight Against Cancer
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness announce that its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign raised $172,307 this year to bring its total contributions to $1,035,336 in the past decade. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the campaign’s mission to support cancer research, education and services through The American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read More...
USTA Foundation Announces New Advisory Board Members
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), recently announced its newest Advisory Board members. “We are excited to welcome our newest Advisory Board Members, whose diverse expertise and passion for service will undoubtedly move our mission forward,” said USTA Foundation CEO Ginny Ehrlich. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises Over $100K for Challenged Athletes Foundation, Renews Commitment to Eliminating Barriers to Fitness
Posted: November 6, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - EōS Fitness proudly presented a check for $110,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) in a powerful show of support for inclusive and active lifestyles. The donation follows joint fundraising efforts to advance CAF’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
Planet Fitness Supports Local Communities with Annual ‘Flexing for Good’ Volunteer Initiative
Posted: October 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, recently held its annual 'Flexing for Good' volunteer initiative. 'Flexing for Good' invites Planet Fitness team members and franchisees to come together and volunteer to make a positive impact in local communities across the country. Read More...
