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For some LA Fitness members, their basketball game is about to get a major tech upgrade.

The Nike swoosh will make its debut across 25 Everlast Gym locations throughout the U.K.

Stride Fitness is mounting a comeback, leveraging the biggest trends in fitness and wellness to draw members into its studios.

Another big-box gym operator is getting in on the Pilates wave, as Amped Fitness is introducing a reformer-based modality to its new location in Columbus, Ohio.

UFC Gym, the commercial fitness extension of the popular MMA organization, is entering the mainland China market, the operator announced.

Club Pilates, one of the most recognizable and growing brands in boutique fitness, is changing things up, introducing its first new class format in seven years.

With the threat of a strike or lockout looming over the WNBA, numerous fitness hubs are swooping in to support players in need of training facilities in the off-season, or if they lose access due to the labor dispute.

McFit, one of Europe’s most popular gym brands, is looking to expand in a major shift to franchising in international markets.

JetSet Pilates and Burn Boot Camp expand with new studio openings

While many people are still riding the momentum of New Year’s resolutions, finding motivation and building sustainable fitness habits are still difficult as clubs look to retain new members.

Fitness World Canada, one of the country’s leading low-price gym operators, is pouring $50 million into accelerating its growth, including launching its first-ever franchise program.

Amped Fitness’ rapid growth just got a major boost, scoring a strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group, which focuses on franchise and multi-location businesses.

Hapana raises $7.25 million for global growth and software development.

Crunch Fitness launches '90s nostalgia ad campaign with Hype Williams.

The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA) is not going into law anytime soon, after Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the act in what’s being categorized as a major win for fitness companies.

Vasa Fitness has had nothing short of a successful 2025, with unprecedented growth across the country.

When Australia-founded Revl Training hosted its inaugural Global Revl Team Games this year, the brand signaled its entrance into the booming fitness racing sector.

The Edge Fitness Clubs invests $25M in upgrades and new classes.

UBX signs master franchise agreement for UK and Ireland expansion.

Pilates Addiction is rounding out a year of explosive growth, now surpassing 200 territories sold nationwide after opening its very first studio in May, cementing it as one of the fastest-growing Pilates franchise brands in the country.

As contrast therapy surges in popularity, WellnessSpace Brands has innovated a new way to take advantage of the chilly benefits, while removing water from the equation entirely.

Crunch Fitness adds Reformer Pilates studio through top franchise group.

Legacy, an upscale fitness chain known widely around South Florida, is opening its first flagship location outside of the Sunshine State.

Recovr raises $1M to enter US market with AI retention software.