Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
REX Roundtables Launches Roundtables for Racquet Sports as Pickleball, Padel and Tennis Reshape the Club Industry
Posted: September 15, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - REX Roundtables, the peer advisory organization that has served club and fitness industry executives for 37 years, announces the formation of Roundtables for Racquet Sports, a peer group built specifically for the leaders of tennis, padel, pickleball and multi-sport racquet facilities. The inaugural in-person roundtable is scheduled for mid-December in Orlando. Read More...
The 2026 HFA Global Report Shows the Fitness Industry Delivered a Landmark 2025 With Double-Digit Operator Revenue Growth
Posted: September 14, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Among fitness operators responding to HFA’s Global Survey, median revenue increased 10.7% in 2025, median net membership grew 6.1% and the median EBITDA margin reached 22.1%. Across leading fitness markets, participation and revenue also reached new highs, making 2025 a landmark year for the global fitness industry, according to the 2026 HFA Global Report. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Partners with FitBudd to Introduce Compete Perform Pro
Posted: September 14, 2026 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., the company behind Compete Member Management Software, announces a partnership with FitBudd, Inc., a fitness technology company specializing in digital coaching and branded member experiences. Through this partnership, Jonas Fitness will offer Compete Perform Pro, a digital training and coaching product built on FitBudd’s technology and designed for the Compete ecosystem. Read More...
LA Fitness Hosts 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to Honor First Responders and Promote Community Wellness
Posted: September 13, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC ("Fitness International"), one of the nation's leading health club companies and operator of LA Fitness, is proud to announce its inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb took place September 11 - 13 at select LA Fitness locations nationwide. The event honored the courage, sacrifice and service of the first responders who answered the call during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Read More...
VASA Fitness Announces HYROX Enterprise Partnership, Launching at 10 Clubs Across North America
Posted: September 10, 2026 in Chains
DENVER, CO - VASA Fitness announces a new enterprise partnership with HYROX, becoming the latest HYROX enterprise partner in North America and launching HYROX Training Clubs at 10 select VASA locations across five states including Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Oklahoma and Illinois. Read More...
Myzone Sets Global Target to Get Millions Moving on National Fitness Day 2026
Posted: September 10, 2026 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone is calling on health and fitness operators around the world to unite their members, teams and communities behind a global ambition to earn 10 million Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) in a single day this UK National Fitness Day on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destinations to Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Posted: September 9, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Benbrook and Crunch Burleson in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The brand new $12 million, 27,000-40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities will open doors soon, with pre-sale now underway. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Southwest Fitness Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, Crunch Benbrook and Crunch Burleson will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Read More...
Planet Fitness Reinforces Commitment to Judgement Free Fitness with Evolved Visual Identity and Enhanced Mobile App
Posted: September 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company") announces an evolution of its brand identity and logo grounded in the welcoming energy and Judgement Free spirit of its clubs and the momentum of its members around the world. The refreshed gear logo reflects movement, progress and the collective energy of the Planet Fitness community, complemented by a new custom font and an update to the brand's iconic purple and yellow color palette that reflects the warmth, energy and optimism of Planet Fitness' clubs. Read More...
Life Time Expands Ultra Fit Class Across North America as Science-Backed Sprint Training Gains Momentum
Posted: September 9, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As more people look for smarter, efficient ways to train for metabolic health, strength and longevity, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is expanding Ultra Fit, its high-intensity Signature Group Training format created by Founder, Chairman and CEO Bahram Akradi, with more than 200 newly certified coaches and new classes across its more than 195 athletic country clubs. Read More...
Rasheed Behrooznia Joins Daxko as President and Chief Operating Officer
Posted: September 9, 2026 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading global integrated software and payments provider to the health and wellness industry, announces technology veteran Rasheed Behrooznia has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Behrooznia will drive operational excellence, accelerate product innovation and drive Daxko’s next phase of scale, performance and execution. Read More...
