Fitness

Retail Insider Sporting Goods & Outdoor Report: Participation and Experience Reshape Growth

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Sporting Goods & Outdoor Report examines how participation, community engagement and experiential retail are reshaping Canada's sporting goods sector, with implications for retailers, landlords, brands and investors as operators compete for long-term customer relationships.

Sweat and Tonic Sets October Opening for Yorkville Club

Craig Patterson -
Sweat and Tonic will open its 18,000-square-foot Yorkville club this October, bringing together strength training, cycling, yoga, recovery and hospitality as the Toronto wellness company continues to evolve.

Q2 2026 Sporting Goods & Outdoor: Participation and Experience Reshape Growth

Craig Patterson -
Canadian sporting goods and outdoor retailers are using experiential retail, community engagement, selective expansion, and participation-driven categories to deepen customer relationships and capture demand.

Penticton fitness studio Lark Lagree opens flagship location in Canadian debut

Mario Toneguzzi -
The location includes 10 Lagree Megaformers, a coffee and tea bar, athleisure apparel, private infrared sauna facilities, custom-tile showers, lounges and grooming amenities.

STRONG Pilates on aggressive expansion path

Mario Toneguzzi -
STRONG Pilates is set to expand from seven studios at the end of 2025, to 22 locations by the end of 2026, with plans to reach 40 by 2027.

The Ball Depot Launches E-Commerce Platform

Craig Patterson -
The Ball Depot launches online with 1,000+ products, as founder Terri-lyne Gedanitz builds toward experiential retail expansion.

MOVATI Athletic opens 4th Edmonton location (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
It has 19 locations across Ontario and Alberta and is poised for continued growth nationally and internationally.

Calgary entrepreneur opens 2nd FS8 Fitness Studio in under a year   

Mario Toneguzzi -
Launched in 2021, FS8 is a next-generation fitness concept that fuses Pilates, Yoga and strength training into a full-body, low-impact workout.

VIMALIFE Expands Toronto Fitness with Leslieville Club

Craig Patterson -
VIMALIFE expands Toronto fitness with an 11,000 sq. ft. membership-only club in Leslieville focused on community, design, and long-term wellness.

b.cycle Acquires SPINCO in National Fitness Deal

Lee Rivett -
b.cycle acquires SPINCO, creating a coast-to-coast boutique fitness platform with over 30 studios across Canada.

GoodLife Fitness launches national marketing campaign as it expands Canadian locations

Mario Toneguzzi -
The campaign launched on January 1 and will run throughout the year across connected TV, digital video and display, digital audio, social media, search, and out-of-home advertising.

Well Played Opens Inside Fairgrounds Leaside, Redefining Wellness With Recovery, Movement, and Community

Mario Toneguzzi -
Modern wellness has become performance driven and often leaves people depleted.

Fitness World Plans $50M for Canadian Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Fitness World Canada will invest $50 million to open 25 new clubs and launch franchising, targeting Ontario, Alberta, and beyond.

How Chi Junky founder Rachelle Wintzen built Toronto’s pioneering full-service wellness studio over 12 years

Mario Toneguzzi -
She’s built one of Toronto’s most enduring studio brands - and a model that has influenced some of the city’s biggest players. 

Adelaide Club launches ‘The Retreat,’ Toronto’s newest state-of-the-art recovery and wellness destination

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Adelaide Club unveils The Retreat, a cutting-edge recovery space in downtown Toronto offering HydroMassage, Hyperice Normatec, PEMF therapy, and more as part of its refreshed brand.

Panda Pilates opens in Mississauga with wellness café

Mario Toneguzzi -
Panda Pilates opens in Mississauga, offering Pilates classes and a wellness café focused on mindful movement, core strength, and overall well-being.

STRONG Pilates opening new studios in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
STRONG Pilates is changing the fitness scene in Canada with its unique, low-impact workout approach and new studios.

STOTT PILATES to open Toronto flagship in 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
STOTT PILATES will open its global flagship studio and academy in Toronto in January 2026, offering new programs and an innovative membership model.

Altea announces major expansion into Edmonton with new 125,000-square-foot wellness & fitness flagship (Images)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Altea Active is a Canadian luxury fitness + wellness brand delivering a comprehensive experience that fuses boutique studio classes, premium strength & cardio, recovery amenities, and vibrant social community into a single membership.

10XTO opening Contrast Zone Sauna and Cold Plunge Lounge in Toronto

Mario Toneguzzi -
10XTO launches the Contrast Zone, a new wellness space featuring sauna, cold plunge tubs, and red light therapy, exclusive to members and hotel guests.

Stretch Zone opens first studio in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Stretch Zone launches its first Canadian studio in Toronto, marking its international expansion and continued growth in assisted stretching.

30 Minute Hit expands with focus on community and strategic growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2004 in North Vancouver, 30 Minute Hit has grown from a single women-only fitness studio into an international franchise with about 90 locations.

RCVRI Wellness Studio opens in Toronto’s Entertainment District

Mario Toneguzzi -
RCVRI, 2,300-square-foot space, introduces a curated collection of science-backed health and recovery therapies — a first-of-its-kind concept for North America.

Eau Claire Athletic Club to open in redeveloped Downtown Calgary (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Eau Claire Athletic Club (ECAC) will mark the first major project to come to life since the district’s ambitious redevelopment began

MOVATI begins construction on fourth Edmonton fitness club

Mario Toneguzzi -
MOVATI said it is poised to bring its transformative fitness experience to even more Edmontonians.
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