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A new report reveals a decline in memberships for big-box gyms and boutique studios, suggesting a shift toward member engagement and communal fitness models.
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.
New data from ABC Fitness highlights a shift toward retention and community as gym check-ins rise despite a dip in new memberships.
The fitness franchisor appoints former Pizza Hut executive Chequan Lewis to the top role as predecessor Jim Rowley moves to executive chairman.
UK-based manufacturer Pulse Fitness is entering the U.S. commercial market, targeting health clubs and gyms with its inclusive line of cardio and strength equipment.
HIITCore Fitness is a boutique fitness franchise with HIIT and core-focused workouts
With ambitions to grow regionally and possibly nationally, Mecka has built a model that caters to the suburbs, a relative rarity in boutique fitness In many ways, boutique fitness
Crunch Fitness adapts to changing consumer habits with data-driven growth.
As D1 continues to scale, the certification program gives coaches across its top-ranked, multi-location system a shared coaching language and decision-making framework.
The Boston-born boutique chain spent a year designing its reformer, trading third-party machines for onshore production as it chases nationwide expansion The Pilates boom has turne
Chris Rondeau sees parallels between Absolute Recomp, a brash, Dallas-based strength training chain and Planet Fitness. Not in terms of style, but in both brands’ ability to fill a
An announcement is possible within weeks, Sky said, adding that the value of a potential transaction is unclear (Bloomberg) — LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton is in excl
The certifying organization says many trainers leave the profession because they lack essential business skills. Its latest program aims to change that The International Sports Sci
The premium fitness operator is leaning into community-building with three different workout formats across several NYC parks as people crave in-person wellness Chelsea Piers Fitne
The budget-friendly gym operator now has 75 locations open across Australia as it plans to hit the three-digit mark by 2027 Australia’s budget-friendly gym chain Revo Fitness is st
Curves responds to evolving fitness needs of women over 40
As GLP-1 users and longevity-focused members enter the market, seca TRU gives operators the system they need to translate data into action — and results into revenue. Members are n
Athletic-Based Training Brand Earns No. 10 Spot Among the Nation’s Leading Fitness Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Inaugural Industry-Specific Ranking NASHVILLE, Tenn. — D1 Training ,
In an industry where leasing is the general model, Bay Club keeps buying Bay Club has a rule: own the real estate and you control your future. The KKR-backed lifestyle and athletic
PerfectGym is making the case to U.S. fitness operators that the software they’re running is costing them more than they know American gym operators are juggling an average of 10 s
Across the Vision Fitness selectorized strength portfolio, the focus is on keeping things simple for users of all skill levels Vision Fitness, the Johnson Health Tech-owned equipme
Boutique fitness franchise BODY20 is utilizing FDA-cleared EMS technology to differentiate its 20-minute low-impact strength training concept in the wellness market.
KKR-backed Bay Club has acquired Tennis Center Sand Point in Seattle, marking its 12th Washington location as the brand expands its multi-unit racket sports footprint.
Fitness franchisees must navigate complex copyright laws to ensure their facilities are properly licensed for both background music and group exercise classes.