Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News

GLP-1 Market Set to Accelerate as Patent Expirations Begin to Reshape the Category

A new ResearchAndMarkets report projects the GLP-1 agonists market to reach USD 170.75 billion by 2033, driven by rising obesity treatment demand and staggered patent expirations across global markets.

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Crunch Fitness Frames the Gym as a Social and Stress Relief Space for the New Year

Crunch Fitness launches its Feel More campaign heading into the New Year, using music, nostalgia, and cultural cues to position the gym as a space for stress relief, social connection, and member engagement.

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Americans Plan $60 Billion in Fitness Spending for 2026, New HFA Survey Finds

New HFA survey finds Americans plan $60 billion in fitness spending for 2026, with health and exercise leading New Year’s resolutions and viewed as essential preventive care.

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Noom Expands Into Longevity With GLP-1 Microdosing and Biomarker Tracking Program

Noom expands into longevity with a GLP-1 microdosing program that combines medication, behavior change coaching, and at-home biomarker testing to support early intervention and long-term metabolic health.

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Life Time Expands Florida Footprint With Adults-Only West Boca Club

Life Time has opened its sixth Florida location, an adults-only boutique club in West Boca, featuring premium training, recovery amenities, and the brand’s reformer-based CTR program.

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ABC Fitness Data Reveals Retention and Community Defined Fitness in 2025

ABC Fitness’ Wellness Watch Q4 2025 analyzes data from 40 million members to reveal how engagement, community, and retention shaped the fitness industry in 2025.

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Weight Watchers Launches a Fully Integrated Platform for GLP-1 Weight Management

Weight Watchers launches a fully integrated GLP-1 platform combining prescriptions, personalized nutrition, coaching, community, and new digital tools to support sustainable weight loss.

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Former Planet Fitness CEO Takes Board Role at Panobianco During Rapid Expansion

Panobianco Academia brings former Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau onto its Board as the Brazilian franchisor expands past four hundred units, prepares for entry into Mexico, and strengthens financial and governance systems to support continued growth.

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Tonal Releases 2025 State of Strength Report as Americans Shift Toward Shorter and More Personalized Training

Tonal’s 2025 State of Strength Report shows Americans shifting toward shorter, more personalized training. Data from thirty two thousand members highlights rising consistency, adaptive programming, and hybrid routines.

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HYROX Releases First Sports Science Advisory Council Report

HYROX releases its first Sports Science Advisory Council Report, offering data driven insights on pacing, performance, and the evolution of hybrid racing as the sport pursues long term Olympic ambitions.

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Inside the 2025 ClassPass Look Back Report as Pilates Surges and Midday Movement Rises

ClassPass releases its 2025 Look Back Report, highlighting Pilates growth, rising midday workouts, surging play based fitness, and new refueling habits worldwide.

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Equinox Expands Partnership With Function to Bring Clinical Testing Into Member Programs

Equinox expands its partnership with Function to add biomarker testing, AI supported insights, and new health programs aimed at more data informed training.

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Gen Z Trades Scrolling for Sweat as Global Activity Patterns Shift, Strava Report Finds

Strava’s new Year In Sport report shows Gen Z driving a global shift toward real world fitness, community clubs, active travel, and rising investment in gear and performance.

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WHO Endorses GLP1 Therapies as Global Obesity Surpasses One Billion People

WHO has endorsed GLP1 therapies in its first obesity treatment guideline as global cases exceed one billion, highlighting the role of medication alongside nutrition, physical activity and long term care.

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GoodLife Fitness Joins Team Canada as Official Gym and Fitness Studio Partner Through 2028

GoodLife Fitness has been named the Official Gym and Fitness Studio Partner of Team Canada for the 2026 and 2028 Olympic Games, providing nationwide training access for athletes and launching new digital collaborations and fan contests.

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Planet Fitness Joins Boys & Girls Clubs of America as Official GivingTuesday Match Partner

Boys and Girls Clubs of America names Planet Fitness as its official GivingTuesday match partner, with Planet Fitness matching donations up to 75,000 dollars to support youth fitness, wellbeing and mentorship programs nationwide.

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Planet Fitness Announces Proposed Refinancing Transaction

Planet Fitness announces that select subsidiaries plan to complete a refinancing transaction through the Company’s existing securitized financing facility, including new note issuance and repayment of 2022 debt.

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