Australian fitness industry news for gym owners, PTs and suppliers

The news, numbers and suppliers you need to grow a fitness business in Australia — in one monthly email.

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Independent Australian fitness business news since 2012.

Latest Australian fitness industry news

Openings, franchise deals, supplier moves and events — updated every week.

Grow your fitness business

Practical guides for every part of running a gym, studio or PT business in Australia.

Marketing & Sales

Win members, cut churn and fill classes.

Operations & Finance

Pricing, staffing, KPIs and opening a second site.

Franchising

Which Australian fitness franchises are growing — and what they cost.

Equipment & Fit-outs

What to buy, what it costs and who supplies it.

Tech & Software

Gym management software, wearables and AI tools reviewed.

Trainers & Programming

Retention, education and programming ideas for PTs.

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About What's New in Fitness

What’s New in Fitness (WNiF) is an independent Australian publication for people who run fitness businesses. Since 2012 it has covered industry news, equipment, software, franchising and business strategy for gym owners, studio operators, personal trainers and suppliers.

Articles are written by named industry professionals, including allied health professionals and studio owners. WNiF publishes daily online and sends a free monthly eNewsletter to Australian gym owners, managers, PTs and suppliers.

Frequently asked questions

What is What's New in Fitness?

An independent Australian publication covering news and business resources for gym owners, PTs and fitness suppliers, published since 2012.

Who writes for WNiF?

Named industry professionals. See our About page for each writer's background and credentials.

Is the newsletter free?

Yes. One email a month, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

How do I list my business in the Supplier Directory?

Get in touch through our Advertise page and we'll take you through the listing options.

Does WNiF publish sponsored content?

Yes, and it's always clearly labelled as sponsored so you can tell it apart from our independent editorial.

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