Gyms
The Edge Fitness Clubs Invests $25M in Upgrades, New Class Formats
The Edge is rolling out its largest reinvestment yet, upgrading equipment, amenities and branding as it brings boutique-style classes to big-box gyms.
Gyms Are Winning Gen Z, but Cancellation Issues Emerge
Gen Z now accounts for nearly half of new gym joins, but rising cancellations reveal why retention is the next challenge.
New App Launches as Review Platform for Hotel Gyms. Can It Catch On?
TravelTone is bringing transparency to hotel gyms and on-the-road fitness, using community reviews and photos from travelers.
Crunch Fitness Adding Reformer Pilates Studio Through Top Franchise Group
A reformer Pilates studio is coming to Crunch Fitness in McKinney, Texas, thanks to its top franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings.
Legacy Opens in Nashville, Marking First Club Outside Florida
The 11,500-square-foot facility marks the beginning of Legacy’s next chapter, adding to seven existing locations in South Florida.
Like the US, the UK Is Coming After Gyms Over Membership Practices
Gold’s Gym UK is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority over its membership-fee practices.
Why Bay Club Is Adding CPR & AED Training for Members, Staff
Bay Club is adding emergency-preparedness courses to its group-class schedule, a trend it hopes will catch on among fitness operators.
Ex-Planet Fitness CEO Joins Brazil Gym Chain Panobianco, Eyes Latin America Growth
Chris Rondeau sees the potential for explosive growth similar to Planet Fitness for Panobianco Academia, Brazil’s largest gym franchisor.
Planet Fitness Makes $750M Move To Refinance Debt, Fuel Growth
Planet Fitness has priced $750 million in new fixed-rate notes, issued in two tranches with five and seven-year repayment timelines, it said.
The Gym Venice Targets Age 40+ Members With Smarter Training
At The Gym Venice, the over 40 crowd get training built for real results as the fitness industry’s most overlooked demographic steps forward.
