Fitness Industry News

Chantal Brodrick

Fitness Industry News is your weekly briefing on the stories shaping the industry. Every Wednesday, host Chantal Brodrick brings you the news that matters from business and trends to people, research, and innovation. Brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management, the leading voice in fitness and leisure industry across the Asia-Pacific. New episodes every Wednesday. Launching 6 May 2026.

Episodes

  1. Revo Fitness Expands Community Footprint, World Gym Adopts New Training Tech & Viva Leisure Strengthens AFL Partnership | Fitness Industry News | July 1, 2026

    2d ago

    Revo Fitness Expands Community Footprint, World Gym Adopts New Training Tech & Viva Leisure Strengthens AFL Partnership | Fitness Industry News | July 1, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: The global fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills Senior, founder of the Les Mills gym empire and former Auckland mayor World Gym Australia has selected Qualified Trainers' group fitness technology platform as its preferred supplier nationwide Revo Fitness has secured naming rights for Elsternwick Park Oval 1 through its partnership with the Victorian Amateur Football Association. Viva Leisure has announced a landmark partnership between its Zoo Fit brand and the Fremantle Football Club Findings from ABC Fitness show community is among the strongest indicators of long-term gym member engagement. And, Anytime Fitness Australia has completed a five-day endurance challenge across Thailand that raised over $400,000 for charity.   To read the full stories featured in today's episode, visit ausleisure.com.au   Subscribe to Fitness Industry News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly updates on the fitness, health, wellness and leisure industries.   This episode is brought to you thanks to PerfectGym the all-in-one, cloud-based management software designed to automate operations, memberships and marketing for fitness clubs. Find out more at perfectgym.com

    6 min
  2. HYROX Sydney Sets Australian Record, SFIDI Launches New Workplace Wellness Precinct & Fitness Cartel Expands Wellness Ambitions | Fitness Industry News | June 24, 2026

    Jun 23

    HYROX Sydney Sets Australian Record, SFIDI Launches New Workplace Wellness Precinct & Fitness Cartel Expands Wellness Ambitions | Fitness Industry News | June 24, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news:   New SFIDI workplace health precinct opens in Melbourne HYROX Sydney announces record Australian participation and HYROX House Debut Fitness Cartel expands wellness ambitions with standalone $2.5 million recovery destination at Coomera Gym asbestos risk results in owner commitment to major safety spend AusFitness Industry Trade Show & Summit 2026 returns to Sydney AUSactive announces finalists for the 2026 National Awards Belgravia Leisure marks International Yoga Day through community wellness   All those stories and more, coming up in today's show.   To read the full stories featured in today's episode, visit ausleisure.com.au   Subscribe to Fitness Industry News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly updates on the fitness, health, wellness and leisure industries.   This episode is brought to you thanks to PerfectGym the all-in-one, cloud-based management software designed to automate operations, memberships and marketing for fitness clubs. Find out more at perfectgym.com

    7 min
  3. Global Industry Push for GLP-1 and Exercise Integration, World Gym Taiwan Hits Record Revenue & Men's Health Week Focus | Fitness Industry News | June 17, 2026

    Jun 16

    Global Industry Push for GLP-1 and Exercise Integration, World Gym Taiwan Hits Record Revenue & Men's Health Week Focus | Fitness Industry News | June 17, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: Global Industry Organisations Call for Structured Exercise to be Embedded into GLP-1 and Weight Loss Care KĀYA Health Clubs opens its largest location at Chadstone Shopping Centre  World Gym Corporation Taiwan reports record-high May revenue of US$31.6 million  Australia's first Men's Health Envoy, Dan Repa- cole-ey, highlights key opportunities during Men's Health Week  ExerciseNZ calls on men across New Zealand to rethink their strength training The Healthy Ageing Summit highlights power of collaboration And Phillip Mills urges the fitness community to support UNICEF's Workout for the World To read the full stories featured in today's episode, visit ausleisure.com.au Subscribe to Fitness Industry News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly updates on the fitness, health, wellness and leisure industries. This episode is brought to you thanks to PerfectGym the all-in-one, cloud-based management software designed to automate operations, memberships and marketing for fitness clubs. Find out more at perfectgym.com

    8 min
  4. Wexer Partners with Hydrohex, Peloton Acquires Skōp & AUSactive Million Moves Returns | Fitness Industry News | June 10, 2026

    Jun 9

    Wexer Partners with Hydrohex, Peloton Acquires Skōp & AUSactive Million Moves Returns | Fitness Industry News | June 10, 2026

    Stay updated with the latest Fitness Industry News for 10 June 2026, hosted by Chantal Brodrick.   In this episode, we cover major updates across the fitness, gym, wellness, leisure and aquatic industries, including Wexer partnering with Hydrohex to enter the Australian market, Fitstop securing a multi-site Houston deal as its United States expansion accelerates, Peloton acquiring connected Pilates reformer startup Skōp, and ABC Fitness releasing a new roadmap for embedded AI adoption in the fitness industry.   We also cover the return of the AUSactive Million Moves Challenge, new member motivation insights from Myzone, Fernwood's Find Your Reason campaign, Aqua Alliance's 2026 Aquatic Fitness Forum and AquaSummit, Jetts Fitness launching its flagship club in India, Technogym and World Athletics promoting RUN X, CoverMe launching CoverMe PT, and the 2026 Very Special Kids 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge raising over $1.2 million.   Brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management, supported by AUSactive and Exercise New Zealand.   Visit ausleisure.com.au for the full stories.   Subscribe for weekly updates on fitness industry news, gym business trends, wellness industry insights, fitness technology, AI in fitness, aquatic fitness, health club developments and leisure industry updates.   #FitnessIndustryNews #GymNews #FitnessBusiness #Wexer #Hydrohex #Fitstop #Peloton #ABCFitness #AIInFitness #AUSactive #Myzone #JettsFitness

    8 min
  5. Viva Leisure Launches Zoo Fit, FS8 Reaches 100 Studios and Australia's Fittest City Revealed | Fitness Industry News | June 3, 2026

    Jun 2

    Viva Leisure Launches Zoo Fit, FS8 Reaches 100 Studios and Australia's Fittest City Revealed | Fitness Industry News | June 3, 2026

    In this episode, we cover major updates across the fitness, gym, wellness and leisure industries, including Viva Leisure reaching 680,000 members, upgraded FY26 profit guidance, and the launch of its new budget fitness brand Zoo Fit. We also look at Les Mills licensing signature classes to AI platform Hyperhuman, REVL Training reaching 50 studios with its Vietnam opening, FS8 hitting 100 studios worldwide, and Michelle Bridges launching her new women's health and wellness program. Plus, we cover fitness executives recognised in the Top 30 Franchise Executive Awards, Housed expanding to Gosford, Bart Walsh joining the FILEX Business Summit 2026, Fitness Industry News reaching over 26,000 views and listens, the launch of Venue Industry News, and new research naming Adelaide as Australia's fittest city. Brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management, supported by AUSactive and Exercise New Zealand. Visit ausleisure.com.au for the full stories. Subscribe for weekly updates on fitness industry news, gym business trends, wellness industry insights, fitness technology, health club developments and leisure industry updates. #FitnessIndustryNews #GymNews #FitnessBusiness #AustraliaNews #VivaLeisure #LesMills #REVLTraining #FS8 #ZooFit #FitnessTechnology #WellnessIndustry

    9 min
  6. Beyond Activ Awards, Nike x The Yard Gym and One Playground's Rooftop Wellness Hub | Fitness Industry News | May 27, 2026

    May 27

    Beyond Activ Awards, Nike x The Yard Gym and One Playground's Rooftop Wellness Hub | Fitness Industry News | May 27, 2026

    This week on Fitness Industry News, we cover the latest stories shaping the fitness, wellness and leisure industries across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region In this episode, Beyond Activ recognises APAC fitness industry leaders in Bangkok, The Yard Gym is named Nike Training's first official global gym partner, One Playground announces a rooftop wellness and recovery destination in Sydney, Sundance Fitness Media extends its partnership with Viva Leisure, and Revo Fitness signs a major three-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers Also in this episode: STRONG Pilates launches CONNECT, World Gym Corporation reports a record quarter, PCYC NSW shares its 2025 Impact Report, CityFitness NZ relocates its Petone club, HYROX announces a new APAC people move, and we spotlight the inspiring work of fitness industry leader Leanne Sklavenitis Brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management and proudly supported by AUSactive and Exercise New Zealand Read the full stories at ausleisure.com.au

    8 min
  7. Fernwood Wellness Opens, Club Lime Reaches 130+ Locations and AUSactive Gala Tickets Go On Sale | Fitness Industry News | May 20, 2026

    May 19

    Fernwood Wellness Opens, Club Lime Reaches 130+ Locations and AUSactive Gala Tickets Go On Sale | Fitness Industry News | May 20, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: Club Lime opens its latest location, taking the brand past 130 gyms nationwide Forte Fitness Solutions rebrands as WellPower, marking a new chapter for the business KX Pilates expands access to its instructor training programs Fernwood Wellness Marsden Park opens its doors, introducing a new women-focused wellness offering Joy in Movement (J.I.M) announces expansion into the UK market New research from Deakin University highlights the critical role of fitness technology in keeping young women active And finally, early bird tickets are now available for the 2026 AUSactive National Awards Gala, the industry's flagship celebration of excellence To read the full stories featured in today's episode, visit ausleisure.com.au Subscribe to Fitness Industry News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly updates on the fitness, health, wellness and leisure industries. This episode is brought to you thanks to PerfectGym the all-in-one, cloud-based management software designed to automate operations, memberships and marketing for fitness clubs. Find out more at perfectgym.com

    10 min
  8. Major Club Openings for Revo and Jetts, NZ Media Deal for CityFitness, and REVL's Asia Expansion Push | Fitness Industry News | May 13, 2026

    May 12

    Major Club Openings for Revo and Jetts, NZ Media Deal for CityFitness, and REVL's Asia Expansion Push | Fitness Industry News | May 13, 2026

    In this week's episode of Fitness Industry News, Chantal Brodrick covers the latest updates shaping the health, fitness, gym, wellness and leisure sectors across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. This episode looks at major club openings from Revo Fitness and Jetts Fitness Australia, Sundance Fitness Media's new partnership with CityFitness New Zealand, leading fitness brands named as finalists in the 2026 Franchise Industry Awards, and REVL Training's expansion into Malaysia. Also covered in this episode: Evolt Health's partnership with TrainerMetrics, Fernwood Fitness seeking new sites across Australia, Exercise New Zealand calling for exercise to play a greater role in mental health, AUSactive's latest industry trends survey, rising gym membership costs in Australia, and new research from Deakin University on fitness technology and young women's physical activity. Whether you work in gym operations, fitness franchising, wellness, personal training, recreation, health clubs or leisure management, this weekly fitness industry update keeps you informed on the stories that matter. To read the full stories featured in today's episode, visit ausleisure.com.au Subscribe to Fitness Industry News on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly updates on the fitness, health, wellness and leisure industries. This episode is brought to you thanks to PerfectGym the all-in-one, cloud-based management software designed to automate operations, memberships and marketing for fitness clubs. Find out more at perfectgym.com

    10 min
  9. HYROX Surge, Government Guidelines Update & New $15M Wellness Hub | Fitness Industry News | May 6, 2026

    May 6

    HYROX Surge, Government Guidelines Update & New $15M Wellness Hub | Fitness Industry News | May 6, 2026

    This week in Fitness Industry News:  HYROX continues its rapid rise with new partnerships, Function Well unveils a $15M wellness hub in Brisbane, and Studio Pilates International launches The Pilates Games. We also look at the closure of multiple F45 studios on the Sunshine Coast, the launch of the Revo Foundation, new national physical activity guidelines, and the opening of nominations for the 2026 Exercise New Zealand Awards.  Read the full stories: https://www.ausleisure.com.au

    9 min
  10. Fitness Industry News | First Look of Key Stories in Fitness & Wellness

    Apr 28

    Fitness Industry News | First Look of Key Stories in Fitness & Wellness

    In advance of its full launch on Wednesday 6th May, Australasian Leisure Management has today released a teaser video for the new Fitness Industry News videocast - giving readers a first look at the weekly industry wrap of the biggest stories in fitness and wellness.  Sourced from recent Australasian Leisure Management news content, presenter Chantal Brodrick delivers a short preview episode that includes:  Australia's physical activity guidelines having been updated for the first time in more than 10 years TotalFusion's opening of their new multi-level wellness destination in Melbourne's Docklands AUSactive's industry response to the Government's proposed subscription trap reforms.     Read all the stories in full at here or click the direct links below  https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/australian-government-releases-updated-national-physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/totalfusion-opens-flagship-melbourne-wellness-destination https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/ausactive-delivers-industry-response-to-federal-governments-proposed-subscription-trap-reforms

    3 min
  11. Fitness Industry News | Official Trailer

    Apr 16

    Fitness Industry News | Official Trailer

    Welcome to Fitness Industry News, your weekly briefing on the stories shaping the industry. Hosted by Chantal Brodrick and brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management, this podcast covers the news that matters across business, trends, people, research, and innovation. New episodes every Wednesday.

    1 min
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About

Fitness Industry News is your weekly briefing on the stories shaping the industry. Every Wednesday, host Chantal Brodrick brings you the news that matters from business and trends to people, research, and innovation. Brought to you by Australasian Leisure Management, the leading voice in fitness and leisure industry across the Asia-Pacific. New episodes every Wednesday. Launching 6 May 2026.

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  • Creator
    Chantal Brodrick
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Fitness Industry News

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