New Budget-Friendly Gym Brand to Open in Australia
Australian company Viva Leisure is expanding its fitness portfolio with Zoo Fit, a low-cost option that aims to…
Why the Gen Z Son of Planet Fitness’s Co-Founder Is ‘Straight Up Targeting’ the Gym Giant
At 25, Justin Grondahl is building a 63,000-square-foot gym just 600 yards from the first-ever Planet Fitness. He…
Crunch Gyms Are Getting Their Own Fitness Competition
Crunch members within the CR Fitness franchise system can compete in the Conquer Challenge from April to June.…
Retro Fitness Launches 3-Month Free Trial to Drive Retention
As New Year’s fitness promotions flood the market, the HVLP gym brand is breaking from industry norms with…
Top Planet Fitness Franchisee Sees Success Following $7M Reinvestment
Taymax Group, one of the largest Planet Fitness operators with more than 150 locations, offers a case study…
Inside Crunch Fitness’ Strategy for Building Gyms in the GLP-1 Era
As low-price gyms race to expand, Crunch is investing in new equipment and amenities, but also in community…
Gyms Are Winning Gen Z, but Cancellation Issues Emerge
While more Gen Z-ers are embracing fitness than ever before, a new report from ABC Fitness reveals how…
Crunch Fitness Adding First-Ever Reformer Pilates Studio
The move makes Crunch the first high-value, low-price (HVLP) gym to feature a dedicated Pilates studio, marking a…
Ex-Planet Fitness CEO Joins Brazil Gym Chain Panobianco, Eyes Growth
Chris Rondeau sees the potential for explosive growth similar to Planet Fitness for Panobianco Academia, Brazil’s largest gym…
US Gym Visits Climb Again in Q3, Driven by HVLP & Mid-Price Clubs
New data from the Health & Fitness Association shows record visitation numbers among gyms in the value-driven categories,…
Grand Fitness Partners Acquires Planet Fitness Gyms in California
In at least the third PF franchisee expansion move in just the past week, Grand Fitness Partners expands…
US Gym Visits Have Increased in 2025, New Report Finds
American fitness facilities are seeing gains in overall visits and visit frequency, according to new data from the…