Fitness Business

The Yard Gym community

How The Yard Gym Drives Sustainable Franchise Growth

When it comes to expansion, The Yard Gym empowers its carefully vetted franchise partners with continuous support

Rendering of Padel Haus' upcoming Nashville location

The Australian Open Is Investing in Padel, Marking a Win for the Racket Sports Boom

AO Ventures, the investment arm of the Australian Open and Tennis Australia, is funding Padel Haus, a U.S.-based operator of padel clubs.

MADabolic female

How MADabolic Identifies Ideal Markets for Franchisee Success

The brand prioritizes psychographics over density to optimize expansion and uses competition to validate demand

Workshoppe, a New Concept, Looks To Challenge NYC’s Luxury Gym Elite

Workshoppe is shaking up NYC’s luxury gym scene with sub-$200 pricing, nightclub vibes and an old-school training ethos.

JETSET Pilates

JETSET Pilates Franchisee Shows Community Powers Performance

Nicole Di Leo’s thriving studios prove that thoughtful service, local partnerships and a strong brand culture drive more than just loyalty

Sebastien Lagree

Unscripted: Sebastien Lagree on His Unique Fitness Method, Brand Building

Sebastien Lagree joins the ATN podcast to explain what makes his high-intensity, low-impact take on fitness different from the rest.

US Gyms Saw Record Q4 Traffic, Strong Full-Year Growth in 2025

New Health & Fitness Association data shows that Americans continue to visit commercial fitness facilities at a high rate, extending a long post-pandemic boom.

Zenoti

The Future of Retention Is Personal — and Built on AI

The next era of retention isn’t reactive — it’s predictive. Inside the AI-driven shift reshaping how gyms engage and retain […]

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Inside the ‘Runcation’ Movement That’s Taking Off Amid the Running Boom

As marathon participation surges, some races are making their events stand out by combining competitive running with the feel of a vacation.

Tom Aulet

CEO Corner: Ergatta’s Tom Aulet on the Power of Gamified Fitness

Inspired by Aulet's personal fitness journey, Ergatta is leveraging the fun of gaming to help more people stick to a cardio routine — whether on rowers, bikes or treadmills.