Gyms

Vasa Fitness facility in Rockford, Illinois

Vasa Fitness Nears 70 Locations Amid Continued Growth

Vasa Fitness added seven new clubs and 335,000 new members this year as it stakes its claim as one of the industry's top HVLP gym brands

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ATN Week in Review: Gyms Face a Familiar Challenge

Big-box gyms and health clubs are acquiring new members (especially Gen Z) at a rapid clip, but they’re also struggling to keep them around.

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Villa Sport Acquires Crunch Fitness Gyms in Idaho, a Suddenly Hot Market

Villa Sport has acquired six Crunch Fitness clubs in Idaho, expanding its Treasure Valley footprint as brands eye the region.

The Edge Fitness Clubs Invests $25M in Upgrades, New Class Formats

The Edge is rolling out its largest reinvestment yet, upgrading equipment, amenities and branding as it brings boutique-style classes to big-box gyms.

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Gyms Are Winning Gen Z, but Cancellation Issues Emerge

Gen Z now accounts for nearly half of new gym joins, but rising cancellations reveal why retention is the next challenge.

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New App Launches as Review Platform for Hotel Gyms. Can It Catch On?

TravelTone is bringing transparency to hotel gyms and on-the-road fitness, using community reviews and photos from travelers.

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Crunch Fitness Adding Reformer Pilates Studio Through Top Franchise Group

A reformer Pilates studio is coming to Crunch Fitness in McKinney, Texas, thanks to its top franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings.

Legacy gym

Legacy Opens in Nashville, Marking First Club Outside Florida

The 11,500-square-foot facility marks the beginning of Legacy’s next chapter, adding to seven existing locations in South Florida.

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Like the US, the UK Is Coming After Gyms Over Membership Practices

Gold’s Gym UK is under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority over its membership-fee practices.

Why Bay Club Is Adding CPR & AED Training for Members, Staff

Bay Club is adding emergency-preparedness courses to its group-class schedule, a trend it hopes will catch on among fitness operators.