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Hapana Kickstarts Growth with Friends & Family Membership Capabilities

Hapana’s new features enable operators to leverage the social aspect of fitness to drive revenue organically

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Flynn Group Triples Planet Fitness Portfolio in 98-Club Acquisition

Flynn Group, the company behind thousands of Taco Bell and Applebee's locations, just tripled its Planet Fitness portfolio in a single deal.

Orangetheory Was Ahead of Its Time. The Women Running It Say the Best Is Yet to Come

ATN caught up with Orangetheory creator and co-founder Ellen Latham, and brand president Lauren Cody, to see what's next for the boutique fitness giant.

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Vasa Fitness Names New CEO as HVLP Competition Heats Up

Vasa Fitness, a low-price gym operator with boutique-style offerings, has named Michael Osanloo as its new CEO.

Anytime Fitness Opens a Gym Inside the Sydney Airport

Anytime Fitness has opened Australia’s first airport-based gym, a 300-square-meter-space, located at T1 International Arrivals in Sydney.

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HFA Announces Leadership Change, With CEO Liz Clark Transitioning Out

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and Liz Clark have mutually agreed to a leadership transition, with Clark stepping down as president and CEO.

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Crunch Gyms Are Getting Their Own Fitness Competition, With Top Sponsors On Board

Crunch members within the CR Fitness franchise system can compete in the Conquer Challenge, a new workout competition, from April to June.

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Playlist, EGYM Close $7.5B Merger, Forming Fitness Tech Giant

The deal, announced earlier this year, sees EGYM become a subsidiary of Playlist, joining platforms including ClassPass and Mindbody.

Jimini Gets $17M for Platform That Combines AI Therapy, Human Oversight

Jimini's platform, Sage, works as a patient-facing behavioral health AI designed for use within large clinical organizations.

World Fitness Bodies Urge Physical Activity in GLP‑1 Era

The top fitness industry trade organizations in the U.S., U.K. and Australia, among others, say GLP‑1s must be embedded in integrated care models that prioritize exercise and nutrition.