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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.

Exterior of a VillaSport Fitness club with the brand’s signage visible above the entrance on a sunny day.

Villa Sport Deepens Houston Push With Memorial Athletic Club Acquisition

Villa Sport now operates four health clubs and fitness facilities in Houston and 19 overall, with a significant presence in the western U.S.

exterior rendering of a new Chelsea Piers Fitness gym

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.