Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Report Finds New Membership Growth Slowing Across Gyms and Studios
ABC Fitness's Mid-Year 2026 Wellness Watch Report found gym memberships declined while engagement remained steady, highlighting a growing focus on retention, community and member value.
Voice-First AI Mental Wellbeing App Launches Across Europe
Grido has launched a voice-first AI mental wellbeing companion across the European Union, offering conversational support through spoken interaction instead of text.
Crunch Highlights International Expansion and New Club Concepts at Global Franchise Convention
Crunch Fitness outlined its global growth strategy at its 2026 franchise convention, highlighting international expansion, new club concepts and plans to open approximately 100 gyms this year.
Fitness Industry Pioneer Les Mills Sr. Dies at 91
Les Mills Sr., Olympian, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Les Mills fitness brand, has died at 91, leaving a lasting legacy in the global fitness industry.
Crunch Fitness Names Chequan Lewis CEO
Crunch Fitness has appointed Chequan Lewis as CEO, succeeding Jim Rowley, who transitions to Executive Chairman after helping lead the brand's global expansion.
Club Pilates Franchisee Signs Deal That Could Grow Portfolio to 84 Studios
Club Pilates franchisee Saber Ammori has signed a deal for 70 additional studios, bringing his potential portfolio to 84 locations across New York, Michigan and Maryland.
Orangetheory Expands Beyond the Workout with New Product Partnership
Orangetheory Fitness has signed a licensing agreement with Fit for Life to launch a line of branded fitness accessories and training equipment beginning in 2027.
Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley Receives EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Recognition
Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 New York Award winner, recognizing his leadership and the company's continued growth.
YogaSix Introduces Pilates Inspired Strength Class
nspired by classical Pilates principles such as control, flow, and intentional movement, Y6 Core was created to fill a growing demand for strength-driven, low-impact workouts within the boutique fitness space.
ISSA Launches Business Education Program for Personal Trainers
With industry sources reporting that 80% of new personal trainers leave the profession within two years, ISSA has launched a business education program focused on career longevity and professional development.
Exercise Boosts Long-Term Value of GLP-1s, Study Finds
A new multinational analysis found that combining structured exercise with GLP-1 therapy improves long-term health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs and generates significant economic returns.
Dr. Oz Headlines HFA Advocacy Summit in Washington
More than 130 fitness industry leaders met with lawmakers and policymakers during the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit to advance prevention-focused health policy and physical activity initiatives.
Amped Fitness Turns Member Content Into a Marketing Engine with New Creator Program
Amped Fitness has launched a new creator program and $25,000 content challenge, using member-generated content to strengthen community engagement and social media reach.
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships Through Judgement Free Generation Initiative
Planet Fitness awarded $250,000 in scholarships to 50 students through its Judgement Free Generation initiative, supporting youth leadership, inclusion and community engagement nationwide.
Hims & Hers Broadens Member Benefits Across Fitness, Nutrition and Women's Health
Hims & Hers has expanded its Benefits program with new fitness, nutrition and wellness partners, reflecting the growing convergence of healthcare and lifestyle support.
Ahead of Global Running Day, Study Explores the Role of Nervous System Recovery in Endurance Training
Ahead of Global Running Day, a new study explores how nervous system recovery, sleep quality, stress resilience and training readiness may impact endurance performance.
World Gym Partners With HYROX to Expand Fitness Racing Across APAC
World Gym and HYROX have announced a three-year APAC partnership, bringing fitness racing training, events, and programming to 140 World Gym locations across Taiwan, with expansion into Thailand planned.
Oura Launches Smaller Ring, Expands Health Tracking Into Blood Pressure, GLP-1 and Connected Care
Oura has launched Oura Ring 5, a smart ring 40 percent smaller than its predecessor, featuring blood pressure monitoring, GLP-1 tracking, Health Records, and new AI-powered health tools.
Cost of Living, Sleep Issues and Loneliness Driving Stress Levels Nationwide
New AMFM Healthcare survey finds 72.7% of Americans experience regular stress, driven by cost of living, sleep disruption, loneliness, and growing use of AI tools for support.
