Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Google Expands Fitbit Lineup With Edge as Wearables Market Shifts Toward AI-Powered Health Tracking
Google has introduced Fitbit Edge, expanding its wearables lineup with AI-powered health coaching, advanced fitness tracking and recovery monitoring.
NBA Names David Beckham-Backed IM8 Official Nutrition Partner in Australia and Southeast Asia
The NBA has named David Beckham-backed IM8 its Official Nutrition Partner across Australia and eight Southeast Asian markets in a multiyear agreement.
HYROX Partners With Sweatpals to Help Affiliate Gyms Generate Revenue From Training Events
HYROX and Sweatpals are partnering to help affiliate gyms manage training events, attract participants and generate revenue through HYROX365.
Andrew Wyant Returns as ISSA CEO Amid Growing Demand for Fitness Professionals
Andrew Wyant has returned as CEO of ISSA as the fitness education company looks to address growing industry demand for job-ready personal trainers.
Planet Fitness Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign for Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Planet Fitness has launched its annual October fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, continuing a partnership that has raised more than $12 million since 2016.
VASA Fitness Unveils Rebrand as It Plans Nearly 20 New Clubs in 2027
VASA Fitness has unveiled a new brand platform, digital experience and club design as the operator prepares to open nearly 20 locations in 2027.
Club Pilates Expands 80s Week Into Multi-Decade Member Event
Club Pilates is expanding its annual 80s Week into Decades Week, featuring themed classes, music and member events across participating studios.
Hone Health and BODYBAR Pilates Partner to Combine Health Testing and Fitness
Hone Health and BODYBAR Pilates have partnered to offer members access to biomarker testing, physician-guided care and discounted Pilates memberships.
Peloton Launches Foldable Treadmill With Miley Cyrus Campaign
Peloton has launched its foldable Tread Flex treadmill alongside a new “Let Yourself Run” campaign featuring Miley Cyrus.
Playlist Launches AI Analytics Tools
Playlist has launched AI Insights for Mindbody customers, adding AI-powered tools for revenue forecasting, client retention and business benchmarking.
Crunch Fitness Guarantees Interviews for NASM-Certified Personal Trainers
NASM and Crunch Fitness have launched a program guaranteeing NASM-certified personal trainers first-round interviews for open trainer positions across the U.S.
Fitness Operators Report Double-Digit Revenue Growth in HFA Global Survey
HFA’s 2026 Global Report finds surveyed fitness operators recorded 10.7% median revenue growth in 2025 alongside membership and EBITDA gains.
Daxko Adds Childcare Management for Gyms With Alaris Acquisition
Daxko has acquired Alaris, adding childcare management and compliance tools for gyms, health clubs and community fitness organizations.
Gold’s Gym Launches AI-Powered Training App With Hone
Gold’s Gym has launched Hone, an AI-powered training app with personalized programming, movement assessments, nutrition tools and wearable integrations.
Amped Fitness Taps 2,000 Creators to Drive More Than 100 Million Social Views
Amped Fitness says its creator campaign drew more than 2,000 participants and 100 million social views as it expands its member-led marketing strategy.
ABC Fitness Builds Out AI Strategy With Recent Acquisitions
ABC Fitness is expanding its AI capabilities through recent acquisitions of Replify and FitMetrics, adding tools for member communications and coaching workflows.
Planet Fitness Updates Brand Identity and Mobile App
Planet Fitness is updating its brand identity and mobile app with new workout tracking, wellness integrations and an upgraded Crowd Meter.
Oura Takes First Step Toward Public Offering
Oura has filed for a proposed IPO and applied to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker “OURA,” with offering details yet to be determined.
LA Fitness Launches 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Across U.S. Clubs
LA Fitness will host its inaugural 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Sept. 11-13, inviting participants to complete 110 flights at select U.S. clubs.
HYROX Majority Stake Sold to L Catterton-Led Investor Group
Infront has sold its majority stake in HYROX to an investor group led by L Catterton, alongside HYROX founders and WndrCo.