
Fitness & Wellness Execs Are Mostly Optimistic, Citing High Consumer Demand
Mindbody report finds 72% of fitness and wellness operators optimistic
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Mindbody report finds 72% of fitness and wellness operators optimistic

Next Health has acquired medical weight-loss and wellness clinic Lindora from Xponential Fitness, the sides announced Friday.

The Yard Gym expands to US with strength training concept

One of America’s biggest fitness brands made national news headlines this week.

Styles Studios Fitness, an Illinois-based brand that offers multiple boutique-style classes under one roof, has launched a national franchising arm and is eyeing expansion across the United States.

Now under new ownership, Rumble Boxing and CycleBar are slowing down to speed up.

Planet Fitness is well-positioned to maintain its status as top dog in the American fitness industry over the coming years, fending off competition from a crop of fast-growing high-value, low-price (HVLP) gym brands, analysts say.

Les Mills report finds MVP members stay 39% longer and generate 27% more lifetime value.

Congress reintroduces bill to aid franchisees in suing parent brands.

Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of Rumble Boxing and CycleBar, with Extraordinary Brands acquiring the two boutique fitness concepts, the sides announced.

Boutique fitness studios are jumping on the recovery trend, adding modalities including infrared saunas, massage tech and even cold water therapy as consumers increasingly incorporate wellness into their workout routines.

Hyrox continues to stake its claim to being the world’s hottest fitness brand, this time deepening its relationship with Third Space, an upscale fitness chain with 14 locations in the London area.

If you live in America, there’s a decent chance you’ve come across one of Hotworx’s nearly 800 studio locations.

Bodybar Pilates expands with 58 open studios and 150 franchise agreements

Gyms invest in tech, wellness, and strength training for innovation

Drew Brees partners with Stretch Zone, a franchise with 400 locations

Anthony Geisler has big plans for Sequel Brands, his newly launched boutique fitness franchising company.

Yoga Joint, an infrared heated yoga and fitness brand based in South Florida, is plotting nationwide franchise expansion after receiving investment from Jon Canarick.

ATN Innovation Summit 2025 brings together 1,000 fitness and wellness leaders.

Gen Z drives growth for HVLP gyms with 38% membership rate

For Vinny Sansone, the old phrase “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” is undoubtedly true.

David Barton's Gym U partners with House of Heroes for NYC gyms.

The boutique fitness sector is at a crossroads – in-person fitness is more popular than ever as people seek community but increasing competition from low-price gyms and a vast array of options means many brands are struggling to gain market share.

CR Fitness CEO Tony Scrimale leads the top franchise operator in the Crunch Fitness system with 275 licenses sold.