Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Startup OnSight Wins HFA Pitch Fest With Real-Time Gym Floor Data Play
OnSight wins the inaugural HFA Innovation Alley Pitch Fest at The HFA Show 2026, highlighting growing demand for real-time gym data and smarter facility operations.
HFA Announces Leadership Transition in Letter to Members
HFA announced a leadership transition in a letter to members, with CEO Liz Clark stepping down in July and Greta Wagner supporting continuity during the search for a successor.
Fitness and Health Groups Call for System-Level Approach to GLP-1 Care
Global fitness and health organizations call for a system-level approach to GLP-1 care, emphasizing physical activity and nutrition alongside obesity medications.
Hims & Hers Adds Novo Nordisk GLP-1 Treatments
Hims & Hers expands access to Novo Nordisk GLP-1 medications, including Wegovy and Ozempic, offering eligible users more weight loss treatment options through its platform.
WHOOP Raises $575M to Scale Personalized Health Platform
WHOOP has raised $575M in Series G funding at a $10.1B valuation, supporting global expansion and continued growth of its wearable health platform.
Playlist Closes EGYM Merger, Targets End-to-End Fitness Stack
Playlist has completed its merger with EGYM in a $7.5B deal, combining software, equipment, and corporate wellness into a single fitness operating platform.
ClassPass Report Highlights Studio Capacity Gap and Revenue Opportunity
ClassPass’s new report reveals studios operate at just 37% capacity, highlighting a major opportunity to drive incremental revenue, attract new customers, and increase class attendance through third-party platforms.
Hyperice Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List
Hyperice earns a spot on Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list as it expands wearable recovery, contrast therapy, and at-home wellness technology across the fitness industry.
Your Reformer Expands into Education and Content with InstructorPro Launch
Your Reformer launches InstructorPro and a Pilates education suite, targeting instructor shortages, class consistency, and scalable programming as reformer Pilates continues to grow globally.
Hussle Opens London HQ to Strengthen Corporate Wellness Position
Hussle, part of EGYM, opens a new London headquarters to support hybrid work, showcase fitness technology, and strengthen its role in corporate wellness and employer fitness solutions.
PVOLVE Expands National Footprint Across Key U.S. Wellness Markets
Daxko has launched Elevate Wellness, a partner program that connects fitness operators with telehealth providers, enabling participation in GLP-1 and metabolic health services without taking on clinical risk.
Daxko Launches Program to Help Gyms Enter GLP-1 and Metabolic Health Market
Daxko is making a direct move into the medical wellness category, launching a new program designed to help operators participate in GLP-1 and metabolic health services without taking on clinical risk.
Xponential Fitness Finalizes FTC Settlement Over Disclosure Practices
Xponential Fitness has finalized a $17 million settlement with the FTC over past franchising disclosure practices, with no admission of wrongdoing and court approval pending.
Les Mills and Life Fitness Announce Partnership at HFA
Les Mills and Life Fitness announce a strategic partnership at HFA, aligning group training content with equipment to deliver more connected, engaging fitness experiences for operators and members.
Novo Nordisk Wins FDA Approval for Higher-Dose Wegovy
Novo Nordisk has received FDA approval for Wegovy HD, a higher-dose GLP-1 treatment showing up to 21% weight loss in trials, signaling continued momentum in the medical weight loss market.
Myzone Expands Ecosystem with Strength Tracking, Garmin Integration and New Device
Myzone expands into strength tracking, Garmin integration and a new Switch 2.0 device, signaling a shift toward a broader fitness engagement platform focused on member retention and accessibility.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Enters the Protein Race with PowerMac
Kraft Mac & Cheese launches PowerMac with 17g of protein, signaling a shift as mainstream food brands adapt to rising consumer demand for healthier, functional options.
lululemon Founder Calls for Board Refresh as Company Searches for CEO
lululemon founder Chip Wilson issues a public letter urging governance changes and board refreshment as the company searches for its next CEO.
PVOLVE Expands Jennifer Aniston Partnership With New Express Workout Series
PVOLVE launches Jen’s Express Series with Jennifer Aniston, featuring six on-demand workouts under 15 minutes focused on arms, core strength and efficient training.
Report Tracks How Fitness Operators Are Responding to the Rise of GLP-1 Medications
Inspire360’s Q1 2026 report tracks how fitness clubs are responding to rising GLP-1 use, highlighting new partnerships, policy changes and trainer education gaps.