January Webinar: Keys to Fitness Industry Retention & Growth Strategies for 2026
On January 14, fitness operators will have the opportunity to hear from global retention specialist Dr. Paul Bedford in a webinar focused on the critical first 12 weeks of the member journey and the operational strategies that shape long-term engagement. While January typically marks the industry’s busiest season, the session emphasizes that retention is built […]
The Power of Showing Up: A Coach’s View of Transformation
Number of lbs Glenn has lost to date! Featuring the insights of Anytime Fitness coach Jolene de Vries When coaches talk about transformation, they don’t talk about pounds lost, inches reduced, or before-and-after photos. They talk about moments — the almost imperceptible cues that someone has decided to change their life. And few stories […]
New Report Warns Weight-Loss Drugs Could Accelerate Muscle Loss, Calls for Strength Training Support
A new joint report from Les Mills and ukactive is raising concerns about the impact of popular weight-loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass, urging the UK Government and health sectors to integrate structured exercise—and especially strength training—into patient care plans. The publication, “GLP-1 medications and muscle mass preservation: Implications and recommendations for the health and […]
GoodLife Fitness Named Title Sponsor for HYROX Canada Through 2030
HYROX, the global indoor functional fitness race series, has announced a long-term partnership naming GoodLife Fitness as the title sponsor for HYROX Canada from 2025 to 2030. The agreement follows the brand’s Canadian debut at HYROX Toronto in 2024, where participation has nearly doubled since its launch. “HYROX has experienced incredible growth and enthusiasm […]
Technogym Introduces Sand Stone Collection for High-End Wellness Environments
Technogym has unveiled Sand Stone, a new design collection intended for luxury wellness spaces in homes, hotels, residential developments, and premium fitness clubs. The line emphasizes a warm, natural aesthetic inspired by Mediterranean sandstone, aiming to integrate equipment more cohesively into architectural and interior design settings. The Sand Stone collection spans multiple Technogym product […]
The Biggest Fitness & Health Studies of 2025 — And What They Mean for Canada’s Fitness Industry
The 2025 research landscape didn’t whisper — it shouted from the rooftops. Exercise is no longer adjacent to healthcare. It is healthcare. And Canadian operators now sit squarely inside the prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing conversation. Here’s what this year’s most important studies revealed — and how to turn that science into strategy. 1. Exercise […]