Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Life Time Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Transformation of Highland Park Athletic
Posted: December 7, 2024 in Chains
SAINT PAUL, MN - As one of the earliest clubs in its portfolio and ahead of its 30th anniversary, Life Time Highland Park unveils a multi-million dollar transformation and 20,800-square-foot expansion. Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opened the Highland Park club in November 1995. Today, the company operates more than 175 locations across 31 states and 43 major markets, including Toronto. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Unveils Its First 3.0 Gym Design with the Opening of Crunch East Plano
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Chains
PLANO, TX - CR Fitness Holdings, the largest, fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, announces the opening of Crunch East Plano, its second location in Plano, Texas, and sixth in the Dallas metro area. The new gym is the 72nd Crunch Fitness location for CR Fitness Holdings and the first to debut the brand-new Crunch Fitness 3.0 gym design. Read More...
ACE Launches New Course Focused on Supporting Clients Using Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 6, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Health and fitness professionals now have access to a groundbreaking interactive course, Leveraging Anti-Obesity Medications for Optimal Client Outcomes, designed to provide the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively support personal training and health coaching clients who are using anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Makes Strategic Investments to Strengthen State Advocacy Program
Posted: December 5, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is fortifying its state advocacy program to further cement its role in shaping the policy landscape for the fitness industry at a state and federal level, enhancing lobbying representation in California and engaging with 50 State, a premiere government relations consulting firm to help build relationships across all 50 states. Read More...
Latin Americans Embrace Fitness Facilities as Key to an Active Lifestyle
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA), in partnership with ABC Fitness, has released the 2024 Latin America Fitness Consumer Survey, providing key insights into the vibrant and dynamic fitness culture in major metropolitan areas across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Read More...
Peloton Strength+ App Dedicated to Strength Training Launches Out of Beta
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton continuously strives to meet the needs of its Members, whether that’s at home or in the gym. With Strength as its second most popular modality, the company has made it a priority to expand its content offerings for new and current members. Strength+ launches out of beta as its new, stand-alone app dedicated solely to strength training. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2025 Coach of the Year Award Winners
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2025 Coach of the Year Awards... Read More...
Shiftwave Announces Multi-Year Deal with NFLPA, OneTeam Partners, and Exos to Enhance Athlete Health and Performance
Posted: December 4, 2024 in Chains
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Shiftwave, the groundbreaking wellness technology company, has entered a multi-year agreement with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), OneTeam Partners, and human performance company Exos to transform the wellbeing of current and former players. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas. The $10 million, 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2025. This is the fourth location in San Antonio that is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe. 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...
Health & Fitness Association Statement on Proposed Changes to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 2, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association has released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s proposal on anti-obesity medications... 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...
Jonas Fitness Partners with Easalytics to Deliver Advanced Analytics and AI-Driven Insights
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leader in fitness industry software and billing solutions, has partnered with Easalytics, an innovative data science platform dedicated to delivering actionable business intelligence. 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...
The Health & Fitness Association Launches New Podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark
Posted: November 25, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) releases the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark. Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA President and CEO, this bi-weekly series brings together leaders from inside and outside the fitness industry for candid, 30-minute discussions on advocacy, research, business development and the evolving global fitness landscape. Read More...
EōS Fitness Muscles Up for Expansion Throughout Greater Atlanta
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - EōS Fitness, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand, announces its expansion into greater Atlanta. With plans to open over 50 locations throughout Georgia over the next ten years, EōS is set to open its first several gyms by 2027. 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...
Daxko Integrates with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT to Provide Unified Donor Insights for Nonprofits
Posted: November 24, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces a new integration between its flagship nonprofit member management platform Daxko Operations and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, an industry-leading nonprofit CRM platform. Read More...
ACSM Announces Katie Feltman, CAE, as New Chief Executive Officer
Posted: November 22, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) introduces Katie Feltman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 2025. Feltman has served ACSM as Chief Operating Officer since 2020 and was appointed interim CEO last January. As CEO, Feltman will head the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. Read More...
Life Time Grows Digital Footprint with the Launch of 100 New On-Demand Fitness Classes and New Meditations on its Complimentary App
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Expanding on its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to everyone, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching 100 new on-demand classes and even more meditations via its complimentary app (available in Apple and Google stores). The additions bring users even more ways to get moving and be more mindful anytime, anywhere. 50 new videos are now available and will be followed by five new classes releasing each week. Read More...
