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Workout Anytime names Tim Hicks as Vice President of Franchise Development.

TeamUp processed 34 million bookings in 2025, revealing key retention insights for fitness businesses.

Apollo invests in Canada's GoodLife Group, valued at $1.46 billion.

Snap Fitness offers a global health and fitness brand with a community-centric gym model, 24/7 access, and personal training options.

Snap Fitness launches luxe 24/7 gym in London for £69.99/month.

Fitness Premier is expanding its traditional gym model to include a dedicated recovery space, Relax and Restore, to help members recharge after workouts and daily stress.

With the threat of a strike or lockout looming over the WNBA, numerous fitness hubs are swooping in to support players in need of training facilities in the off-season, or if they lose access due to the labor dispute.

McFit, one of Europe’s most popular gym brands, is looking to expand in a major shift to franchising in international markets.

Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs has opened its first location in Florida, in Sarasota, under the leadership of new franchise owner Dani Stiegelmeyer.

Planet Fitness has 20.8 million members and plans to raise prices.

Longevity represents a common goal among today’s fitness consumers, and while Precor gives them the tools to help achieve it, the brand also prioritizes making equipment that keeps pace.

Workout Anytime partners with Kyle 'KJ' Jackson for fitness campaign.

Workout Anytime appoints Kyle "KJ" Jackson as its first Chief Aura Officer, reinforcing the brand's commitment to culture and community.

Progression through patience is a widely practiced fitness philosophy in the gym, from boutiques to big box brands.

Inspire360 has launched Inspire360 Club, a new education platform designed to overhaul how gyms and health clubs train, upskill and retain staff as operators increasingly look for more modern, scalable learning solutions.

While many people are still riding the momentum of New Year’s resolutions, finding motivation and building sustainable fitness habits are still difficult as clubs look to retain new members.

CR Fitness Holdings, the largest franchise group in the Crunch Fitness system, has surpassed 1 million members nationwide, marking a major milestone for both the operator and the broader Crunch brand.

Merrithew helps gyms and studios expand wellness offerings with Pilates equipment and education

In the Octagon, intensity is non-negotiable. UFC GYM, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, takes a similar approach to expansion.

Fitness World Canada, one of the country’s leading low-price gym operators, is pouring $50 million into accelerating its growth, including launching its first-ever franchise program.

D1 Training meets rising demand for youth fitness and athletic training programs.

Mindbody Capital funds over $140 million for fitness and wellness businesses

Planet Fitness opened 181 new locations in 2025, pushing its global footprint to nearly 2,900 clubs and its total membership to roughly 20.8 million, according to newly released year-end metrics.

Workout Anytime has partnered with the American Cancer Society to launch a nationwide fundraising effort.