Here is a wrap-up of the top fitness industry business news and developments reported over the past 24 to 48 hours leading into Thursday, September 3, 2026:

1. Onelife Fitness Expands Footprint With Phaze 3 Acquisitions

• The News: Fast-growing East Coast health club operator Onelife Fitness announced the acquisition of two Phaze 3 Fitness club locations in Madison and Huntsville, Alabama.
• Business Impact: The deal accelerates Onelife’s expansion across the Southeast, bringing its Alabama count to five locations (alongside developments in the Birmingham metro area) and its total network to over 70 clubs operating or under construction across the East Coast and Southeast.
• Source: [Morningstar / Accesswire](https://www.morningstar.com/news/accesswire/1215710msn/onelife-fitness-acquires-two-phaze-3-fitness-clubs-in-madison-and-huntsville-expanding-its-alabama-footprint)

2. Legal Deadlines Approach in Planet Fitness Shareholder Class Action

• The News: Multiple securities litigation firms (including Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer and Levi & Korsinsky) issued investor alerts reminding Planet Fitness, Inc. ($PLNT) shareholders of the approaching September 14, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
• Business Impact: The litigation claims Planet Fitness leadership made materially misleading statements regarding customer acquisition trends, member growth targets, and its shift in marketing campaigns. The complaints cite challenges in beginner gym-goer acquisition and the rollout of its Black Card price adjustment strategy earlier this year.
• Source: Newsfile Corp | PR Newswire

3. BODi Pushes Further Into Strength Training Demand

• The News: Digital wellness and fitness platform BODi (NASDAQ: BODI) announced the release of MAX BUILT by Shaun T, a 9-week progressive overload strength training program.
• Business Impact: The product release aligns with broader consumer shifts toward hypertrophy, functional strength, and resistance training over traditional high-impact cardio or calisthenics, marking continued portfolio rebalancing for subscription fitness providers.
• Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/industry/health/fitness-nutrition)

4. ŌURA Expands Women’s Health Clinical Partner Network

• The News: Smart ring and health-tech maker ŌURA expanded its proprietary Menopause Impact Scale (MIS) into clinical settings through 10 new healthcare and telehealth partnerships.
• Business Impact: Fitness and wellness wearable manufacturers continue to move upstream into clinical diagnostics and specialized women’s health ecosystems, bridging the gap between everyday biometric tracking and clinical primary care.
• Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/newsroom/industry/health/fitness-nutrition)