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.

  1. 5d ago

    Planet Fitness Australia Investment, BFT Podium & LES MILLS REFORMER

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: Planet Fitness Australia franchisee secures new investment to accelerate national expansion BFT launches its global Podium in-studio event series LES MILLS REFORMER has been unveiled, designed to help clubs capitalise on the growing Pilates boom. Exercise New Zealand calls out a concerning social media fitness craze. And writing for Australasian Leisure Management, Barrie Elvish explains why it's time to strengthen the fitness industry's credibility within the healthcare system. Those stories, plus the latest headlines from across the fitness, leisure and wellness sectors, coming up next.   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

    Planet Fitness Australia Investment, BFT Podium & LES MILLS REFORMER

  2. Jul 15

    AUSactive Calls for Action on Obesity, Anytime Fitness Celebrates 18 Years & HYROX Partners with Fitness Dating App SURF | Fitness Industry News | July 15, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news:   AUSactive calls for action as obesity overtakes smoking as Australia's leading health risk Anytime Fitness Australia marks 18 years of operations From Burpees to Blind Dates: HYROX Australia Partners with Fitness-Focused Dating App, SURF UBX to open second Hybrid gym concept with two-level Sunshine Coast facility Snap Fitness expands Recovery Zones across its global network And, stay tuned to the end to hear an exciting update about the Fitness Industry News!   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

    AUSactive Calls for Action on Obesity, Anytime Fitness Celebrates 18 Years & HYROX Partners with Fitness Dating App SURF | Fitness Industry News | July 15, 2026

  3. Jul 8

    New Privacy Rules Impact Fitness Businesses, Life Hub Bayside Opens Integrated Wellness Facility & Aligned Leisure Celebrates 10 Years | Fitness Industry News | July 8, 2026

    This week in the Fitness Industry news:   New Privacy Rules: What Fitness Businesses Need to Know  Life Hub Bayside delivers integrated fitness and wellness facility for Melbourne's southeast Aligned Leisure reaches 10 years of operations Two Perth Fitstop locations up for sale And finally today, Building Strength at 101 years young! How Exercise Physiology Is Supporting Healthy Ageing in Bendigo   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

    New Privacy Rules Impact Fitness Businesses, Life Hub Bayside Opens Integrated Wellness Facility & Aligned Leisure Celebrates 10 Years | Fitness Industry News | July 8, 2026

  4. Jul 1

    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

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

  5. 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

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

  6. 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

    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

  7. 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

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

  8. 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

    Viva Leisure Launches Zoo Fit, FS8 Reaches 100 Studios and Australia's Fittest City Revealed | Fitness Industry News | June 3, 2026
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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
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
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    Fitness Industry News

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