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  • Report
    November 5, 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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    October 7, 2026

    2026 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report

    The 2026 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report is available only to HFA members. The report analyzes annual performance of health and fitness operators, including key financial…

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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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    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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    November 4, 2026

    Longtime VersaClimber Executives Become Majority Owners of Iconic Fitness Brand

    Founding family maintains a stake as company plans continued investment in innovation, education and global growth SANTA ANA, Calif. — November 4 —…

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    October 15, 2026

    Ampersand Fitness Announces Green Lake Expansion in Seattle

    SEATTLE, WA: Ampersand Fitness is expanding its Green Lake location at 7400 Aurora Avenue North, bringing more training space, additional fitness equipment, and new wellness…

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    October 14, 2026

    Fitness On Demand Adds 99 Mvmnt Workouts to Expand Digital Programming 

    Partnership brings expert-led strength, cardio, and wellness content to operators across Fitness On Demand’s in-facility, mobile and connected touchpoints  MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER 14th 2026….

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    September 23, 2026

    86% of Gym and Studio Owners Grew Membership This Year, Even as Costs and Competition Rise 

    Global survey of 662 gym and studio owners across 11 countries finds strong demand for fitness facilities, with successful operators reshaping approach to…

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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…