Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
USTA Foundation, Realize the Dream Mobilize Over 3,000 Volunteers for Service Movement
Posted: June 24, 2026 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation and Realize the Dream announce they are joining forces for a major nationwide service activation. This effort will see the launch of over 100 volunteer opportunities through the USTA Foundation’s National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network, directly engaging communities across the country and driving progress toward the Foundation’s goal of achieving 800,000 service hours by the end of 2026. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens for Their Commitment to Their Communities
Posted: June 4, 2026 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. Read More...
Columbia Association Awards More than $1M in Memberships and Programs to Low-Income Families, Celebrates 25 Years of CA Points Program
Posted: May 21, 2026 in Other News
COLUMBIA, MD – Columbia Association (CA) is celebrating 25 years of its CA Points program, which rewards student academic achievement and attendance with complimentary CA memberships for one year. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics International Extend Partnership to Advance Inclusive Fitness Education
Posted: January 6, 2026 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics International have announced the extension of their partnership to further promote inclusion and accessibility in fitness. Read More...
Planet Fitness Continues Community Support Through Flexing for Good Volunteer Initiative
Posted: November 21, 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, is celebrating the end of another successful year of its Flexing for Good volunteer initiative this fall. The annual program unites Planet Fitness team members and franchise partners across the system by giving back to local communities and making a positive impact. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises $125,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: November 19, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Continuously leveling up on its commitment to eliminating barriers to fitness, EōS Fitness announces it has raised $125,000 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to help advance the nonprofit’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
In-Shape Fitness and National Fitness Join Together For 11th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Fitness (In-Shape) and Tennessee-based National Fitness are joining together for the 11th annual Fight Cancer Campaign, an effort to raise funding for cancer research and supportive services. The goal is to raise $150,000 from October 1 - 31. Events include racquetball and pickleball tournaments, social media activations and other opportunities. Read More...
Planet Fitness Kicks Off Annual October Fundraiser Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: October 1, 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 return of its annual October fundraising campaign to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This year's Planet Fitness fundraising campaign marks a transformative decade of empowering youth to build kinder, more inclusive communities with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 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...
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...
