
Why Fitness Premier Is Targeting Tampa Bay and Sarasota for Growth
Fitness Premier is targeting the Tampa Bay and Sarasota markets for growth, driven by member behavior and population trends.
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Fitness Premier is targeting the Tampa Bay and Sarasota markets for growth, driven by member behavior and population trends.

UFC Gym and longevity medicine company NexGen MD Scientific have announced a joint venture that will place clinics inside UFC Gym locations, giving members access to GLP-1s, hormone replacement therapies and peptides alongside their usual training programming.

Canadian basketball’s visibility will get a boost thanks to a collaboration with GoodLife Fitness, the country’s largest fitness operator.

It’s been a growth-filled few years for high-value , low-price (HVLP) gym giant Crunch Fitness.

The industry’s biggest operational risk isn’t member churn — it’s workforce instability.

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Grid, a top manufacturer of lockers and flooring for fitness, academic and wellness facilities including some of the world’s top gym brands, has received a major investment from New York-based private equity firm Topspin Consumer Partners.

Planet Fitness reports strong earnings with 1.1 million new members in 2025

As Americans tighten their wallets amid economic concerns, they’re embracing budget-friendly gyms more than ever before.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sent a clear message to gyms and health clubs across the city that he’s here to protect members’ and consumers’ best interests.

The American arm of Escape Fitness has been acquired by Curt and Tammy Tambornino, bringing together the two fitness equipment manufacturing and supplying companies.

Equinox partners with Flex to accept HSA/FSA funds for memberships.

Fitness Premier training programs focus on simplicity, repetition, and hands-on learning to improve general performance and enable long-term success.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword or concept worth monitoring.

Name: Jerry Pugh Title: CEO Company: Workout Anytime Units: More than 190 Age: 54 Years in Franchising: 8 Years in Current Position: Since 2024

For most fitness operators, collections is the least appealing part of the business.

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.
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Skelcore has bulked up its executive team as the fitness equipment and wellness technology company prepares for its next phase of growth

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

World Gym is making bloodwork part of the workout experience.

From Tuesday, February 3, through Tuesday, March 3, new members nationwide can join for $2 and pay $14 for their first month when they sign up for an Ultimate, Core, or Flex membership using promo code SETS.