Fitness Enthusiasts Prize Longevity Over Looks, Life Time Finds

Life Time has issued intriguing findings, the results of a 2024 fitness survey examining consumers' current approach to well-being.

man lifts a dumbbell at an Orangetheory studio

Orangetheory’s ‘Exceptional’ Take on Building a Global Franchise

Orangetheory Fitness cheif development officer explains how his company's experienced growth right along with the fitness industry at large.

Fitness Brands Make Their Mark on Franchise 500 List

Crunch Fitness was crowned the ultimate fitness franchise of 2024 by "Entrepreneur," but many brands earned a spot in the annual ranking.

CEO Corner: iFIT’s Kevin Duffy on the ‘World’s Most Effective’ Fitness Platform

A longtime audio industry executive, Kevin Duffy joined health and fitness company iFIT a little over a year ago with some lofty ambitions.

Product of the Week: Tracksmith Makes Gear for Serious Runners

Tracksmith is well known in the running community, and partnerships with Puma and J Crew have helped catapult it into the mainstream.

Pvolve Adds Senior Execs as Franchise Growth Continues

Stacey Heald and former Oura exec Alexis McDowel join Pvolve, a rapidly expanding functional fitness brand.

Self Esteem Brands Shares 5 Keys to Franchise Success 

Top executives from Self Esteem Brands, parent company of Anytime Fitness, share their tips for finding success as a fitness franchisee.

Arkansas’ 10 Fitness Plots National Franchise Expansion

The gym chain touts low royalty fees and features the ability to have non–staffed operating hours, reducing labor costs.

Wodify Brings True Zero-Cost Software to Gyms & Studios

The fitness software provider recently launched Free Unlimited, a model that grants users access to all of Wodify’s management tools for zero dollars down.

Wellness Real Estate Is Booming – And Just Getting Started 

The wellness real estate market is projected to hit a staggering $887.5 billion by 2027, according to The Global Wellness Summit.