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Fitness executives gather at 2026 HFA European Congress in London.

Chanhassen, MN – 8 July 2026 – Snap Fitness, one of the world’s leading 24/7 fitness franchise, is continuing the global expansion of its innovative Recovery Zone proposition, foll

Fitness On Demand is expanding its digital workout library through a partnership with JETSWEAT, adding content from boutique brands like Pilates ProWorks and JoyRide to its platform.

Les Mills Sr., whose family built a New Zealand gym chain into a worldwide fitness licensing empire, has passed away at the age of 91.

The 2026 HFA European Congress will feature global fitness leaders exploring how artificial intelligence and high-performance leadership are reshaping the future of club operations and member engagement.

The Health & Fitness Association is targeting growth in the Asia-Pacific region by engaging with major fitness operators and market leaders at upcoming industry forums in Thailand, Japan, and China.

The health and fitness industry’s premier gathering of executives in London will feature sessions on AI, digital transformation, and performance optimization for gym operators.

New data from ABC Fitness highlights a shift toward retention and community as gym check-ins rise despite a dip in new memberships.

Daxko has acquired FitnessForce, an API-first membership management platform specifically designed to help multi-location and franchise fitness brands scale globally.

Dr. Oz speaks at HFA's 2026 Fly-In with 130 industry leaders.

Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion aims to reach 30 locations by 2026, leveraging strategic acquisitions and partnerships to scale within the high-volume, low-price segment.

The partnership adds over 100 inclusive and adaptive fitness classes to the platform, enhancing programming options for multi-unit gym and leisure facility operators.

Two regional fitness technology firms have partnered to create a global consulting platform serving health, fitness, beauty, and wellness operators.

The Health & Fitness Association has opened registration for its 2026 executive-level gathering in London, focusing on global business growth and investment.

The Health & Fitness Association has launched a new data resource tracking foot traffic across 11,000 facilities to provide benchmarking for HVLP, boutique, and luxury gyms.

Genesis Health Clubs has acquired nine established facilities in Colorado and New Mexico, bringing its total portfolio to 86 locations across 14 states.

New York Sports Club has partnered with Zing Coach to launch MYCO, an AI-powered personal training tool designed to improve member retention across its locations.

Industry expert Mark Fisher outlines essential strategies for fitness operators to generate high-quality leads by focusing on consumer outcomes and building brand trust.

The HFA’s 2026 report provides compensation and benefits benchmarking data from over 1,400 fitness facilities to help operators navigate talent recruitment and retention.

The April 2026 issue of HFA Magazine focuses on financial pain points, the evolution of the HVLP model, and growth strategies for brands like Burn Boot Camp.

The fitness industry's high-volume, low-price segment continues to see massive private equity interest, highlighted by the $1.5 billion valuations of EōS Fitness and Crunch Fitness.

81 million Americans belonged to a gym in 2025, a record high.

Crunch Fitness opens $5 million gym in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho