Fitness Business

FitGrid Pilates data

Top Pilates Brands Are Shining While Average Studios Slip

Exclusive benchmarking data on the hot Pilates modality shows what’s giving leaders in the field a leg up on member retention.

Trade show floor at the HFA Show 2026 in San Diego
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HFA Show 2026: The Fitness Industry Is Getting Smarter

The HFA Show 2026 drew over 10,000 people to San Diego for the American fitness industry’s biggest annual in-person gathering.

Pvolve Eyes NYC Expansion Through Local Franchise Owners

Functional fitness brand Pvolve is aiming to open 5-10 new locations throughout New York City, with a focus on local entrepreneurs as franchise owners.

Crunch Fitness gym exterior

Gyms & Studios Are Taking Over America’s Retail Spaces

Last year, service-oriented tenants, led by gyms and spas, accounted for over 50% of total retail square footage in the U.S. for the first time.

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iFIT Wants To Turn Social Media Stars Into Fitness Coaches

iFIT is betting on the growth of fitness influencers in a new incubation program designed to help spotlight and develop emerging talent.

men in a fitness class
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ATN Week in Review: Boutique Fitness Brands Push To Get More Men Involved

Pvolve's decision to launch a men's fitness class could speak to a larger trend to come in boutique fitness.

The exterior of a new Life Time gym in Illinois.

Gyms & Clubs Are Starting To Offer GLP-1s, Although Their Methods Vary

According to a report from Inspire360, 17 fitness operators now have some form of a GLP-1 program, including Planet Fitness, Life Time and Equinox.

Basketball court at One Manhattan Square

As Gyms Ditch Basketball, NYC’s Luxury Apartments Are Owning the Court

Pickleball may be taking over inside fitness facilities and public parks, but a new wave of Manhattan luxury residences is making sure basketball never loses its place.

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TeamUp’s AI Business Advisor Turns Data into Decisions

New AI-powered reporting translates raw studio data into actionable growth strategies, helping fitness operators identify revenue opportunities, reduce churn and […]