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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Five-Star Fitness News Roundup — May’s Biggest Stories

from Five-Star Fitness by The Fit Guide · host The Fit Guide

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly fitness industry roundup, where we go beyond the headlines and break down what the biggest stories actually mean for operators, brands and the future of the industry.This month, Jack covers ClassPass making reviews public, Les Mills partnering with HYROX, Club Pilates expanding into Southeast Asia, rising gym membership numbers across the US and UK, Nike shutting down its studios, Gymshark opening a flagship gym in Miami, XENOM entering the fitness racing space, boutique consolidation through the Basecamp acquisition, and WHOOP’s rise into a full-scale health platform. Expect analysis, opinions and practical takeaways from across boutique fitness, wellness, technology and the wider fitness ecosystem.----------------------------------------------------------------Thank you to our sponsorsHapana, our preferred gym management softwareEzypay, our preferred subscription and payment solutionSign up to our newsletterhttps://thefitguide.com/subscribeConnect with The Fit GuideLinkedInInstagramWebsite

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