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.

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.

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.

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

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

New Shed survey shows rising extreme weight loss behaviors, low industry trust, and shifting GLP 1 influence as Americans search for sustainable health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pickleball Kingdom announces Season 1 of Paddle Battle, the first pickleball competition reality series, debuting on YouTube in January 2026 with players competing for pro contracts and franchise opportunities.

Dubai based wellness franchise elegant hoopoe expands to the UK with an AI driven operating model, introducing its SEGA architecture as the 890 billion dollar global franchise industry adapts to new operational and regulatory demands.

Matrix Fitness launches the Magnum Plate Loaded Range, a new collection of commercial strength machines designed for durability, precision and modern member demand as strength training continues to outpace cardio across gyms.

The global gummy supplements market is rapidly expanding toward 66.79 billion dollars by 2031 as consumers prefer flavorful, easy to use formats.

Earlier this fall, more than 500 New Yorkers gathered through The AC’s growing social fitness community. Learn how The AC’s squad based model, neighborhood culture and year round events are redefining connection, belonging and in person community in New York City.

Mori Trust acquires an ownership interest in 35 Hudson Yards, including the Equinox Hotel, in a deal reported at $541 million, expanding its U.S. portfolio.

Pickleball Kingdom is expanding with nine new indoor clubs opening this year and five more in January, reflecting growing national demand for year round pickleball and rapid franchise development across key U.S. markets.

The Global Wellness Institute’s 2025 report shows the wellness economy reaching 6.8 trillion dollars in 2024 with all sectors surpassing pre pandemic levels. Wellness real estate and mental wellness lead growth, and the industry is projected to approach 9.8 trillion dollars by 2029.

Padel Studios Coventry has launched a UK fitness model that combines indoor Padel, Reformer Pilates and recovery services. Learn how the hybrid concept broadens audiences and creates a multi-use wellness hub.