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. 2d ago

    AUSACTIVE Unveils GP-TO-GYM Referral Plan | Looking to combat $98 billion a year chronic disease crisis | Plus Les Mills International names new Chief Executive

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: Les Mills International welcomes Jason Paris as its new Chief Executive AUSactive puts forward a proposal for a national GP-to-Gym referral program World Gym expands into the ACT with its new Belconnen club Your Reformer has officially launched InstructorPro   Anytime Fitness and AusTriathlon join forces to inspire more Australians to move CityFitness is set to open a new club in Timaru Fitness Passport's Chief Executive looks at employee participation in workplace fitness programs And the countdown to the 2026 Fuel Sydney Business Summit continues 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 by Luna Reformer by Mundo, a new reformer from HF Industries designed to meet the needs of both commercial studios and home users. The Luna Reformer delivers an exceptionally smooth, whisper-quiet carriage ride. Visit hf.com.au/luna to find out more.

    AUSACTIVE Unveils GP-TO-GYM Referral Plan | Looking to combat $98 billion a year chronic disease crisis | Plus Les Mills International names new Chief Executive

  2. Aug 12

    Arson attacks in Melbourne Gyms, Fitness Cartel wins Supreme Court noise dispute case and Rising Injury numbers in New Zealand gyms

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: AI Agent Exposes Gym Booking Vulnerability Fitness Cartel wins Supremnewe Court noise dispute case Arson attacks on two Melbourne gyms AUSactive Canberra Summit draws leaders together in discussion over Australia's future health REVL training expands into Taiwan The bigger picture behind New Zealand's Rising Injury Claims 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 by Luna Reformer by Mundo, a new reformer from HF Industries designed to meet the needs of both commercial studios and home users. The Luna Reformer delivers an exceptionally smooth, whisper-quiet carriage ride. Visit hf.com.au/luna to find out more.

    Arson attacks in Melbourne Gyms, Fitness Cartel wins Supreme Court noise dispute case and Rising Injury numbers in New Zealand gyms

  3. Aug 5

    STRONG Pilates Expands in the USA, Exercise NZ Calls for Government Action & Anytime Fitness Asia Hits 600 Clubs

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: STRONG Pilates accelerates USA expansion  Exercise NZ calls for Government action on physical activity and prevention Anytime Fitness launches Battle of the Purple Champions Malaysia, while marking its 600th club opening in Asia Leon McNiece to be honoured at Beyond Activ Oceania 2026 Ryderwear Gym unveils major Adelaide expansion And OneMusic announces webinar for Pilates Instructors and Studio Owners 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 by Luna Reformer by Mundo, a new reformer from HF Industries designed to meet the needs of both commercial studios and home users. The Luna Reformer delivers an exceptionally smooth, whisper-quiet carriage ride. Visit hf.com.au/luna to find out more.

    STRONG Pilates Expands in the USA, Exercise NZ Calls for Government Action & Anytime Fitness Asia Hits 600 Clubs

  4. Jul 29

    Fitness Industry Updates: ABC Fitness, Fitness Cartel, Luna Reformer, Gym Launch & ClassPass

    This week in the Fitness Industry news: YMCA Australia to develop national brand Fitness Cartel unveils Sunshine Coast's largest health club  InLife Wellness opens franchising as it targets expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the USA HF Industries launches Luna Reformer by Mundo MumSafe campaign highlights trainer qualifications ABC Fitness acquires Replify to accelerate AI-powered fitness operations And we share two developments on the convergence of fitness and theme parks  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 Luna Reformer by Mundo, a new reformer from HF Industries designed to meet the needs of both commercial studios and home users.The Luna Reformer delivers an exceptionally smooth, whisper-quiet carriage ride. Visit hf.com.au/luna to find out more.

    Fitness Industry Updates: ABC Fitness, Fitness Cartel, Luna Reformer, Gym Launch & ClassPass

  5. Jul 22

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026
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