Where Is Fitness Headed?
Les Mills founder Phillip Mills on why people build their lives around fitness.
FIT House of Brands, the parent company of F45, will feature University of Miami football players in new social media ads. Other fitness operators, including Planet Fitness and Gold's Gym, have also struck recent college-sports partnerships
Surging consumer interest in Pilates has prompted some of the world's top barre brands to offer Pilates-oriented classes. Some operators even believe barre studios are best suited to running certain types of Pilates classes
The special needs-focused gym brand Daniel Stein started in 2016 — after his mentor had a vision from God — has grown to more than 75 awarded territories
With Crunch Select, the low-price gym giant keeps its affordable format unchanged while building out a separate premium one — it could be an early look at how other HVLP players adapt to a crowded market
Laddi Singh, who operates more than 50 Popeyes, Burger King and Arby’s restaurants, is betting on Retro Fitness, continuing a trend of restaurateurs investing in gyms
This year's Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. featured 63 different fitness and wellness brands — fitness franchises, supplement brands and longevity-focused telehealth platforms were among the biggest winners
The new "Open Studio" offering marks another step in Stride’s comeback strategy, which has seen the brand lean more into strength training and recovery. It also comes as other boutique concepts innovate beyond just offering instructor-led coaching
The strength-focused fitness franchise is revamping its executive leadership team, and adding new tech and franchisee support tools, to drive more growth
The Texas-based reformer Pilates franchise has grown from just three locations a decade ago and has more than 70 additional studios in its development pipeline
Kline, who founded Burn Boot Camp with her husband, Devan, in 2012, now oversees a brand with 400-plus locations and one of the most loyal followings in boutique fitness
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