Boutique fitness in Fitness. Gym, boutique studio and recovery franchise news: unit growth, ownership changes and the brands operators actually run.
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It was a foregone conclusion that fitness would see rapid AI adoption, but now, just four months into the year, we are beginning to see how it’s showing up in gyms and boutique fitness studios — and who is leading the way.
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From the moment members begin their journey, TrainingTRAX delivers a seamless and personalized approach to training:
For a brand that may soon change hands, Club Pilates isn’t missing a beat.
PickleRage appoints Rich DeStasio as new CEO, aiming to implement operating systems for scalable growth and national expansion.
CycleBar , the leading indoor cycling brand under the Extraordinary Brands umbrella is celebrating two of its franchisees achieving a full decade of wellness in their communities.
MIAMI, April 16, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PickleRage, an indoor pickleball club franchise, today announced the appointment of Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer.
The Pilates boom has been well-documented , but what’s coming next may be even bigger, as high-value, low-price gym (HVLP) and big-box operators are mapping out their own Pilates strategies,…
The 2026 FDDs for Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid were released.
In a funding landscape that can’t get enough of Pilates , Yoga Joint, a Florida-founded infrared fitness franchise, just made a case for a concept that doesn’t require a reformer.
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.
New York Sports Club has a new personal trainer who doesn’t take days off and can work with every member in the gym at once.
JETSET Pilates is expanding to the Cypress area with a new studio opening in Bridgeland.
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.
Fast-growing boutique fitness franchise JetSet Pilates is taking its expansion agenda international, announcing its United Kingdom debut this year.
Extraordinary Brands, an umbrella franchisor of boutique fitness brands, on Wednesday April 1 announced the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness from Purpose Brands (formerly called Self Esteem Brands).
F45 Training and Reebok have launched their first co-branded footwear and apparel collection, the initial rollout of a deal announced in October .
Following a breakout New York City event in 2024 that sent Hyrox to new heights, the fast-scaling fitness race has spent the past several years scaling its brand via partnerships with big-name brands including Chris Hems
Extraordinary Brands, a leading health and wellness franchisor, has announced the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) franchise known for its efficient, results-driven workouts and strong community engagement.
The Pack, a group fitness concept that blends self-defense training with strength and conditioning, has formalized its plans to scale through franchising, including a path that allows its concept to operate inside existing gyms.
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa., April 2, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- PickleRage is excited to announce its expansion into Pennsylvania with a new location planned for Bucks County.
Extraordinary Brands has added its fifth boutique fitness brand: Basecamp Fitness, a coach-led HIIT concept that incorporates air bike cardio and strength intervals.
Alissa Pavano has been named director of franchise development for The Fashion Class, a brand partner of REP'M Group, a North Carolina-based franchise development company.