Xplor Acquires Membr, Expanding Gym Software Biz

With Membr in the fold, Xplor plans to accelerate the development of Xplor Gym, its software solution for gyms and health clubs.

woman rides on a Peloton bike

Peloton Stock Drops as CEO Laments Failed College Strategy

Peloton's rebrand isn't yet going according to plan; a bike deal with the University of Michigan won't be replicated with other schools.

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.

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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.

We Tested $1,000 Worth of Tracksmith’s Running Gear – Here’s Our Honest Review

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.