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Chelsea Piers Fitness Confirms Plans for Massive New Club in NYC’s Hudson Square

Chelsea Piers Fitness is opening a 50,000-square-foot club in New York City's Hudson Square neighborhood, slated for the second half of 2026.

Life Time Aims To Be ‘Industry’s Clear Leader’ in Reformer Pilates

As Pilates demand surges industry-wide, luxury club operator Life Time is doubling down on its 20-year investment in the modality.

EoS Fitness To Open a Luxury Gym in West Hollywood, Replacing Crunch WeHo

EoS Fitness is taking over the former Crunch West Hollywood location, bringing its upscale "Lux" gym concept to the Sunset Strip.

Equinox To Accept HSA/FSA Funds for Memberships in Partnership With Flex

Equinox members can use tax-free healthcare funds on select memberships, personal training, recovery services and women’s health programs.

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Shrinking Corporate Wellness Spending Spells Bad News for Premium Gyms

Corporate wellness spending cuts are changing where employees work out, boosting low-cost gyms and presenting a challenge for upscale operators.

a pool at Life Time in Austin, Texas
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Why Life Time Is Going All-In on Austin’s Thriving Wellness Scene

Life Time has opened its fifth Austin club as remote work and demand for premium wellness reshape Texas' capital city.

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.

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.

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Equinox Warns Against the Dangers of AI in Provocative Ad Campaign

Artificial intelligence may be changing life fast, but one thing remains predictable: Equinox opening the year with a controversial advertising splash.

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.