Sep 23, 2026 · 9 min · 9 segments
This week in the Fitness Industry news: Anytime Fitness Australia surpasses 800,000 members Studio Pilates International opens in New York Research finds cost pressures impacting fitness activity…
Anytime Fitness, Australia's largest fitness network, has cemented its market position, reaching the 800,000-member mark while also being named Franchise Group Brand of the Year at the 2026 AusActive National Awards.
The member base equates to one in 27 Australian adults, reflecting the network's core focus on convenience and accessibility.
australian-founded fitness franchise studio pilates international is continuing its rapid expansion across the united states with its first midtown manhattan studio set to open on the 26th of september the 230 square meter studio will be the brand's latest new york location and will feature 16 reformers operating seven days a week the studio will offer studio pilates signature 40-minute reformer workouts designed by physical therapists more than half of australian adults have changed at least one fitness behavior because of cost pressures over the past year according to new research examining the affordability of physical activity across australia research published by sporting equipment retailer networld sports found 53.3 of adults had altered how they exercised because of cost with 17.6 switching to free alternatives such as running outdoor exercise or home workouts and 3.5 stopping exercise altogether Melbourne-founded boutique fitness brand Strong Pilates, known for its blend of pilates, cardio and strength training, has announced a major master franchise agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.
The firm will lead Strong's expansion across the Middle East, marking a key milestone in Strong's global growth strategy.
Strong Pilates' Rowformer and Bikeformer contributes to a 45-minute class that suits the Saudi Arabian market.
Anytime Fitness, Australia's largest fitness network, has cemented its market position, reaching the 800,000-member mark while also being named Franchise Group Brand of the Year at the 2026 AusActive National Awards.
The member base equates to one in 27 Australian adults, reflecting the network's core focus on convenience and accessibility.
australian-founded fitness franchise studio pilates international is continuing its rapid expansion across the united states with its first midtown manhattan studio set to open on the 26th of september the 230 square meter studio will be the brand's latest new york location and will feature 16 reformers operating seven days a week the studio will offer studio pilates signature 40-minute reformer workouts designed by physical therapists more than half of australian adults have changed at least one fitness behavior because of cost pressures over the past year according to new research examining the affordability of physical activity across australia research published by sporting equipment retailer networld sports found 53.3 of adults had altered how they exercised because of cost with 17.6 switching to free alternatives such as running outdoor exercise or home workouts and 3.5 stopping exercise altogether Melbourne-founded boutique fitness brand Strong Pilates, known for its blend of pilates, cardio and strength training, has announced a major master franchise agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.
The firm will lead Strong's expansion across the Middle East, marking a key milestone in Strong's global growth strategy.
Strong Pilates' Rowformer and Bikeformer contributes to a 45-minute class that suits the Saudi Arabian market.
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