Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Eight Sleep Launches Hot Flash Mode to Support Women’s Sleep Health
Eight Sleep has launched Hot Flash Mode, a new feature designed to provide rapid cooling relief for women experiencing nighttime hot flashes. Part of the Women’s Sleep Initiative, the feature marks a broader commitment to advancing sleep technology and research for women’s health.
CityPickle to Open Manhattan Flagship in Times Square’s Paramount Building
CityPickle is opening its first year-round Manhattan location and new headquarters in Times Square’s historic Paramount Building. The 37,000-square-foot flagship will feature seven courts, a restaurant, event space, and corporate offices, marking a major step in the brand’s NYC expansion.
VASA Fitness Opens New Colorado Springs Location with Expanded Recovery Amenities
VASA Fitness has opened a new 48,000-square-foot club in Colorado Springs, its first to feature a cold plunge tub alongside expanded recovery amenities, STUDIO classes, and full-service training options. This marks VASA’s 15th location in Colorado.
Xponential Fitness Partners with Morrow Hill to Support Franchise Real Estate Expansion
Xponential Fitness has partnered exclusively with Morrow Hill to manage real estate strategy across brands like Pure Barre, Club Pilates, Lindora, YogaSix, BFT, and StretchLab. The collaboration supports domestic and international expansion by centralizing site selection and lease execution.
Gold’s Gym Expands U.S. Footprint with New Flagship, HYROX Partnership, and Facility Upgrades
Gold’s Gym marks 60 years with new locations in Austin and Los Angeles, North America’s first HYROX Performance Center, and continued expansion across the U.S. as demand for strength and functional fitness grows.
Life Time Expands Access to AI Wellness Tool
Life Time has made its AI wellness tool, L•AI•C, available to all app users. Built with Microsoft and backed by decades of health expertise, L•AI•C offers personalized guidance on workouts, nutrition, recovery, and more—right from your phone.
Xponential Fitness Divests CycleBar and Rumble Brands
Xponential Fitness has divested CycleBar and Rumble to Extraordinary Brands as part of a strategic move to focus on its most profitable boutique fitness concepts.
Peloton Teams Up With Hyrox
Peloton partners with global fitness race brand Hyrox to launch a new on-demand training collection. The collaboration marks Peloton’s move into competitive hybrid fitness and functional endurance training.
Global Wellness Summit 2025 to Spotlight Longevity, Collaboration, and Market Growth in Dubai
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit heads to Dubai, uniting fitness, wellness, and healthcare leaders to explore longevity, wellness real estate, and cross-sector collaboration across the $6.3 trillion global wellness economy.
Beyond Yoga Launches ‘Seek Beyond’ Platform to Redefine Modern Wellness
Beyond Yoga launches Seek Beyond, a new brand platform focused on movement, mindfulness, and connection, featuring Issa Rae and a diverse cast of wellness leaders to inspire authentic, joyful growth.
Pvolve Expands National Footprint With Six New Studios Across Key U.S. Markets
Pvolve announces six new studios in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, and Virginia, led by mission-driven franchisees with clinical, marketing, and operations backgrounds—part of its nationwide growth strategy supported by an omnichannel fitness model and partnership with Tally Health.
Ladder Partners with Diplo’s Run Club
Ladder partners with Diplo’s Run Club for a nationwide 2025 event series blending strength training, music, and community. Discover how this collaboration brings elite coaching, mobile gym activations, and exclusive workouts to major U.S. cities. Learn more about the fitness experience redefining group wellness.
Planet Fitness Uses Heatwave Sentiment to Power $1 Membership Push
Planet Fitness launches a $1 down, $15/month summer promotion amid rising temperatures. Backed by consumer survey data, the campaign highlights climate-controlled gyms, free teen access, and value-driven membership perks.
Echelon Fitness Acquires FORTË, Launches ELEVATE Division for B2B Expansion
Echelon Fitness acquires B2B streaming platform FORTË, launching ELEVATE by Echelon to expand enterprise fitness and SaaS offerings. The move enhances digital content delivery across gyms, studios, and global partners.
PEM Reinforces Investment in EoS Fitness After TSG Consumer Acquisition
Performance Equity Management renews its investment in EoS Fitness following the brand’s acquisition by TSG Consumer Partners. Backed through PEM’s latest fund, the deal highlights confidence in EoS’ growth as a leading HVLP gym operator in the U.S.
Lululemon Expands to Italy with New Milan Flagship
Lululemon enters the Italian market with a new flagship store in Milan, expanding its global footprint across EMEA. The two-level space blends technical innovation, local design influence, and community-building efforts—supporting the brand’s Power of Three ×2 growth plan.
Cravings, Confusion, and Concern: 74 Percent Say Ultra-Processed Foods Are Hurting Their Mental and Physical Health
A new survey of 5,000 U.S. adults reveals that 74% believe ultra-processed foods are negatively impacting their wellbeing. From confusion over food labels to rising concerns about mental health, the findings highlight growing public demand for clarity, transparency, and healthier options.
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in 'Judgement Free Generation' Scholarships to Youth Advocates of Kindness and Inclusion
Planet Fitness has awarded $250,000 in Judgement Free Generation® scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs teens across the U.S., recognizing youth who champion kindness, inclusion, and mental wellness. Since 2017, the brand has contributed over $1.65M through this initiative, reinforcing its long-term commitment to community impact and social-emotional development.
One in Three Canadian Adults Now Obese as Post-Pandemic Rates Climb, New Study
One in three Canadian adults are now classified as obese, according to new data from the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The study reveals a post-pandemic acceleration in obesity rates, raising important considerations for the fitness industry as it adapts to shifting public health trends and the rise of GLP-1 use.
iFIT and Samsung Health Announce Global Partnership
iFIT has partnered with Samsung Health to deliver personalized fitness content to millions of users globally. This collaboration brings iFIT’s interactive workouts to the Samsung Health app, integrating with Galaxy devices to support data-driven wellness and training.