Episode Details

In this episode of This Week in Fitness, we cover Planet Fitness expanding in Mexico, Pilates Addiction reaching 250 U.S. licenses, Novo Nordisk filing a lawsuit over compounded GLP-1 products, Ministry of Sound turning nightlife into competitive fitness, the HFA Hall of Fame honoring Elaine LaLanne’s 100th birthday, and why protein cereal signals a bigger shift in consumer nutrition behavior. Stay ahead of the fitness business headlines shaping 2026.

Stories Covered This Week:

Planet Fitness Expands in Mexico
Planet Fitness signs a new franchise agreement to open additional clubs in Tijuana and Mexicali. With gym penetration in Mexico below 7 percent, the market continues to present long-term growth opportunity.

Pilates Addiction Sells 250 U.S. Licenses
The boutique Pilates brand reaches a key development milestone and projects more than 2,000 new jobs in 2026, alongside a $5.25 million investment in instructor training.

Ministry of Sound Turns Nightclub into Fitness Arena
Ministry of Sound Games returns in London, staging a competitive fitness event inside a fully produced nightclub environment as operators experiment with experiential formats.

Novo Nordisk Files Lawsuit Over Compounded GLP-1 Products
Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers, alleging patent infringement tied to compounded semaglutide. The case highlights continued legal tension around GLP-1 access and regulation.

HFA Hall of Fame to Honor Jack and Elaine LaLanne
The Health & Fitness Association will induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne on March 15 in San Diego, followed by a celebration of Elaine’s 100th birthday ahead of The HFA Show.

Protein Moves Into Breakfast Cereal
General Mills and GHOST launch protein-enhanced versions of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms. The bigger story is how protein continues reshaping mainstream food categories beyond traditional performance nutrition.

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