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  • Report
    September 14, 2026

    2026 HFA Global Report

    A Global View of a Growing Industry The Health & Fitness Association’s 2026 Global Report provides a data-driven overview of the commercial health and fitness…

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  • Article
    September 10, 2026

    August Foot Traffic Posts Strongest Monthly Gain of 2026

    HFA’s August FIT Tracker check-in finds broad growth led by HVLP facilities and studios, with visitation rising across eight of nine Census divisions. HFA publishes…

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  • Article
    August 13, 2026

    FIT TRACKER  /  MONTHLY CHECK-IN

    July Fitness-Facility Traffic Stabilizes as Studios Continue to Lead HFA’s first monthly FIT Tracker check-in finds record July visitation at HVLP and mid-priced gyms and…

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  • Report
    July 20, 2026

    Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker

    The Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker is a new resource from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) that provides regular updates on foot traffic to nearly 11,000…

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  • Report
    June 14, 2026

    From Weight Loss to Lasting Value: Structured Exercise and the Economics of GLP-1 Therapy

    This white paper is complimentary. GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity care and creating new opportunities to improve long-term health outcomes. But weight loss alone is…

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  • Report
    April 9, 2026

    2026 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends

    2025 marked a new highpoint for consumer engagement with the US fitness facility industry. A record 81 million Americans belonged to a gym, studio, or…

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    September 18, 2026

    Discover Strength Taps Greater Boston for Growth, Announces First Massachusetts Studio in Wellesley

    Revolutionary Strength Training Brand Sets Sights on One of the Country’s Fittest Cities as Its First Massachusetts Studio Prepares to Open in Wellesley…

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    September 16, 2026

    Vital AED + CPR Training Expands Lifesaving AED and CPR Solutions for the Health and Fitness Industry

    Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Vital AED + CPR Training, a nationwide provider of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), AED program management, and CPR training,…

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    September 11, 2026

    Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion hosts 9/11 Tribute Stair Climb benefiting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

    Crunch Fitness franchise brings 20 clubs across eight states together in remembrance on the 25th anniversary of September 11th Noblesville, IN, Sept. 8,…

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    August 26, 2026

    Fit4Travel Celebrates Seven Years Helping Health & Wellness Entrepreneurs Build Global Retreat Businesses

    Now operating in 30+ countries across six continents, the company marks its seventh anniversary as the retreat-hosting industry accelerates for fitness and wellness…

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    August 12, 2026

    Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Fort Walton Beach, Florida

    ECrunch Fort Walton Beach will feature the innovative Crunch 3.0 design for an elevated gym-goer experience and two of Crunch’s newest studio concepts:…

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    August 12, 2026

    Les Mills International appoints new CEO Jason Paris to drive next phase of growth

    Experienced transformation leader to helm global fitness company as Phillip Mills completes planned three-year leadership stint and moves into Founder / Director role….

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    August 4, 2026

    EGYM makes healthy aging measurable and training simple

    Major update: BioAge and Longevity program launched along with EGYM Smart Strength Series 3 DENVER, August 4, 2026 – Longevity has become a…

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    July 21, 2026

    Crunch Franchise Brings Four State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to the Rocky Mountain Region

    Crunch Fitness Franchisee Fit Fusion Expands in the Rocky Mountain Region with Crunch Hampden, Crunch 92nd & Wadsworth, Crunch Wheat Ridge, and (coming…

  • Press Release

    July 16, 2026

    Midtown Athletic Club Launches the Alan G. Schwartz Community Tennis Program in Partnership With United States Tennis Association, Expanding Access to Tennis in Underserved Communities Across Chicago

    In Partnership with USTA, USTA Midwest, and the Chicago Park District, this Citywide Initiative Brings Free and Low-Cost Tennis Programming to Neighborhood Parks…

  • Press Release

    July 8, 2026

    Snap Fitness Further Extends Recovery Zone Proposition Across Global Network: Redefining the Future of Fitness 

    Chanhassen, MN – 8 July 2026 – Snap Fitness, one of the world’s leading 24/7 fitness franchise, is continuing the global expansion of…

  • Press Release

    June 30, 2026

    Fitness On Demand Enhances Boutique Studio Content Through New JETSWEAT Collaboration 

    Minneapolis, MN 30 June — Fitness On Demand, a leading omnichannel fitness platform delivering premium digital fitness experiences across health clubs, multifamily housing,…

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    June 29, 2026

    REGUPOL Partners with 2024 CrossFit Games Champion James Sprague

    The partnership reflects REGUPOL’s continued investment in the next generation of elite athletic performance. REGUPOL, a leading provider of high-performance sports and fitness…