Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Easy Mile Fitness Acquires 17 Planet Fitness Locations
Easy Mile Fitness has acquired 17 Planet Fitness clubs in Oregon and Alaska from Bravo Fit, expanding its portfolio to 70 locations across seven territories.
WHOOP to Provide Live Player Data During 2025 Ryder Cup
WHOOP will debut live heart rate tracking at the 2025 Ryder Cup, giving NBC viewers real-time insights into player performance at Bethpage Black.
Health & Fitness Association Expands Leadership Team
The Health & Fitness Association has reorganized its leadership, appointing Brandon Partridge as COO and promoting Mike Goscinski to chief of staff, as it expands advocacy, research, and education efforts.
Stretch Zone Opens First Canadian Location in Toronto
Stretch Zone has opened its first Canadian studio, marking the brand’s international debut. The U.S. stretching franchise now operates more than 400 locations and is expanding into new markets.
Mindbody Report Shows Strong Optimism as 72% of Fitness Operators Expect Growth in 2025
Mindbody’s 2025 State of the Industry Report reveals 72% of fitness operators are optimistic about growth, with AI adoption, new revenue streams, and personalization driving expansion.
EoS Fitness Introduces AI-Powered EGYM Genius Training Plans
EoS Fitness launches EGYM Genius, an AI-powered platform creating personalized training plans, debuting in Texas and Florida before nationwide rollout.
Russell Wilson and Ciara Join Rumble Co-Founders to Launch The Pack in New York City
Russell Wilson and Ciara team with Rumble co-founders to launch The Pack, a NYC boutique fitness studio blending training and self-defense.
Frame Fitness Brings Dua Lipa Onboard as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Dua Lipa joins Frame Fitness as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, shaping the Pilates brand’s design, content, and global expansion.
WHOOP Partners With Quest Diagnostics to Add Lab Testing to Wearable Platform
WHOOP will launch Advanced Labs this fall, partnering with Quest Diagnostics to let members purchase, schedule, and view clinical lab test results directly in the WHOOP app.
Xponential Fitness Divests Lindora to Next Health
Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF) completes the divestiture of Lindora to Next Health, allowing the company to refocus on core fitness brands while Next Health expands its health optimization portfolio.
Perspire Sauna Studio Expands With New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreements
Perspire Sauna Studio expands with five multi-unit franchise agreements in Connecticut, New York, Florida, Southern California, and Virginia, plus a new opening in Middletown, N.J., bringing its footprint to nearly 100 studios nationwide.
[solidcore] Launches National Campaign Featuring Former SNL Cast Member Ego Nwodim
[solidcore] has launched its national “Get Obsessed” campaign with former SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, highlighting client commitment through film, social, and in-studio activations.
Planet Fitness Reports Record Participation in 2025 High School Summer Pass Program
Planet Fitness saw a record 3.7 million teens join its 2025 High School Summer Pass program, completing 19 million workouts across 2,700 gyms in the U.S. and Canada.
GymNation Receives Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Third Consecutive Year
GymNation has earned the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the third year in a row, ranking among the top 10% of attractions worldwide and expanding to 50 gyms across the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Americans Rank Near Bottom Globally in Walking Activity, New Data Shows
WeWard’s 2025 State of Walking Report shows U.S. adults lag in daily steps, with no state meeting the 7,000 step goal and younger adults least active.
EGYM and Spirit Fitness Announce Partnership
EGYM and Spirit Fitness partner to integrate 3 Star Cardio technology with Spirit’s 1000 Series equipment, enabling seamless data syncing, improved member engagement, and deeper insights for operators.
Wellhub Report Finds Corporate Wellness Partnerships Boost Profitability and Retention
Wellhub’s 2025 Corporate Wellness Report shows 73% of operators report higher profitability and 89% stronger retention from employer partnerships, signaling a major growth channel for gyms, studios, and wellness providers.
HFA Welcomes Federal Plan to Address Childhood Physical Inactivity
HFA welcomes the federal “Make Our Children Healthy Again” plan, highlighting new actions to combat childhood inactivity and promote daily movement.
Deloitte and HFA Report Projects India’s Fitness Market to Double by 2030
Deloitte and HFA report projects India’s fitness market to grow from US$1.9B in 2024 to US$4.5B by 2030, with memberships set to nearly double.
[solidcore] Adds New Executives and Board Member to Support Studio Expansion
[solidcore] appoints new C-suite leaders and a board member as the boutique fitness brand expands past 150 studios and builds capacity for continued growth.