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Pickleball Brands Keep Expanding as Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing
Pickleball continues to expand across fitness luxury clubs, HVLP and entertainment venues as brands invest in courts and training.
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Adidas and Entire Studios Team on Sleek & Stylish Training Essentials for the Ring and Beyond
Adidas and Entire Studios have teamed on a collection of minimalist activewear, shoes and accessories – here's when and where to buy online.
At NBA All-Star Weekend, Women in Leadership Embrace Wellness
At the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend, an exclusive, invite-only wellness and workout experience is taking place focused on female leadership.
Bodybar Pilates Plans To Double Studio Footprint in 2026
Bodybar Pilates is maintaining an aggressive expansion plan after a successful 2025, which saw 27 new studio openings to reach 73 total.
Inside the Political Issues Set to Shape the Fitness Industry in 2026
HFA's latest policy briefing covered federal rule-making, state-level wins, Medicare expansion and what the midterm elections mean for the fitness industry.
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ATN Week in Review: Fitness & Pharma Are Growing Closer
Pvolve's recent partnership with Weight Watchers is highly important for the fitness industry amid the rise of GLP-1s.
Gunnar Peterson on Why Workout Intensity Still Matters in the Recovery Era
Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson discusses how he's approaching recovery, strength training and wellness tech in the modern fitness world.
Reforming Pilates Is Building a Three-Story Studio in an NYC Carriage House
A luxury Pilates brand is turning a vintage New York City carriage house into the largest Pilates studio in the U.S.
Why the Most Forward-Thinking Gyms Are Rethinking Collections
How a long-ignored part of the member lifecycle is becoming a strategic lever for retention and revenue. For most fitness […]
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Open an Alpha Fit Club Franchise: What You Need to Know
Alpha Fit Club was launched in Spring of 2019. The goal was to take NYC boutique inspired group fitness and bring it to the suburbs.
Open a D1 Training Franchise: What You Need to Know
D1 has trained over 100 NFL Draft picks and thousands of college athletes. Its mission is to be The Place For The Athlete.
Torque Fitness: Featured Franchise Supplier
Torque Fitness designs high-performance training solutions that set your facility apart, such as customizable storage and training systems.
Open a MADabolic Fitness Franchise: What You Need To Know
MADabolic offers a high-quality training program with a progressive yet sustainable approach to strength training for the everyday athlete.
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Should You Buy a Fitness Franchise? 4 Questions To Ask
Franchising an already established fitness brand can be an amazing business model. Here’s how to know if it’s right for you.
Is Private Equity Right for Your Fitness Business?
There are several ways to finance your fitness business. Whether or not private equity is the best option comes down to your style and goals.
The 5 Red Flags To Look for in a Fitness Franchise
Athletech News identifies where fitness franchises commonly go wrong and presents advice on how to avoid those mistakes.
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Orangetheory’s ‘Exceptional’ Take on Building a Global Franchise
Orangetheory Fitness cheif development officer explains how his company's experienced growth right along with the fitness industry at large.
Self Esteem Brands Shares 5 Keys to Franchise Success
Top executives from Self Esteem Brands, parent company of Anytime Fitness, share their tips for finding success as a fitness franchisee.
Crunch Fitness CEO on Franchise Growth, Real Estate ‘Opportunity’ for Gyms
Jim Rowley of Crunch sheds light on the gym chain's differentiating features, impressive franchise growth and future plans.