Here is a wrap-up of the key fitness industry business news stories and market movements from the past 24–48 hours:

1. Planet Fitness Gains on Q2 Earnings Beat, Buyback Completion, and Florida Expansion

• The News: Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) shares rallied significantly following the release of strong second-quarter financial results. The fitness franchisor reported Q2 revenue of $365.22 million and net income of $67.08 million, while reaffirming full-year guidance of approximately 7% revenue growth.
• Key Details: The company completed a $250 million share repurchase program (retiring over 4.6 million shares) and announced three new area development agreements targeting West Florida via Gulf Coast Hotel Management, signaling continued aggressive expansion in the High-Value, Low-Price (HVLP) segment.
• Source: Simply Wall St

2. Viva Leisure Shares Surge Over 10% on Record Full-Year Performance

• The News: Australian health club operator Viva Leisure saw its stock jump over 10.5% after posting record FY2026 operational and financial figures.
• Key Details: The company’s expansion strategy across multi-brand club formats and continued member growth helped drive market optimism, further illustrating strong international consumer demand for value-oriented club memberships.
• Source: Kalkine Media

3. Growth Momentum: Crunch Fitness Climbs 700+ Spots on the Inc. 5000 List

• The News: Crunch Fitness announced its second consecutive placement on the prestigious Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, climbing more than 700 spots to No. 3,302.
• Key Details: The jump highlights Crunch’s sustained expansion in the hybrid big-box/boutique space under CEO Chequan Lewis, alongside strong regional rankings in the New York/New Jersey area and the wider health sector.
• Source: PR Newswire

4. Wearables & Tech: Zepp Health Schedules Q2 Financial Disclosures

• The News: Smart wearable and health-tech maker Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP), parent company of Amazfit, announced it will report its Q2 2026 financial results on September 1, 2026.
• Key Details: Analysts are watching Zepp’s upcoming report closely for indicators of consumer hardware demand, AI health-coaching feature adoption, and margin performance against competitors in the connected fitness ecosystem.
• Source: PR Newswire Health & Fitness

5. Active Nutrition & Functional Wellness Retail Expansions

• The News: The functional fitness and active nutrition market saw multiple retail distribution wins:
  • JiMMYBAR! rolled out its 14-count Creatine Protein Bar nationwide via Sam’s Club online and in California club locations.
  • Nutrishop expanded its grab-and-go functional supplement lineup across retail channels to target the growing intersection of gym-goers and convenience-focused consumers.
• Source: PR Newswire