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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.

promo for the Wellness Day event at NBA All-Star weekend

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.

A BODYBAR Pilates class in action.

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.

HFA members gather for photo in Washington, DC
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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.



an in-studio Pvolve class with women working out

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

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.

Rendering of a room in Reforming Pilates' upcoming NYC studio

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.

Aldous & Associates

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 […]


Alpha Fit Club floor

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.

D1 Training session

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

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.

How To Get Started With Franchising

Tips, advice, and best practices for entrepreneurs new to franchising


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.

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