Planet Fitness Acquires Body Xchange, Leading to Bakersfield Center Closures
Planet Fitness has acquired Body Xchange, resulting in the closure of Body Xchange fitness centers in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, CA, October 5, 2026 — Planet Fitness, a national fitness brand, has completed the acquisition of Body Xchange, a move that will lead to the closure of Body Xchange fitness facilities located in Bakersfield, California. The specifics surrounding the acquisition, including the exact date it was finalized and the financial terms, have not been publicly disclosed.
As a direct consequence of this corporate transaction, all Body Xchange fitness centers within the Bakersfield area are slated to cease operations. The exact number of Body Xchange locations affected in Bakersfield was not immediately available. Information regarding the future plans for these former Body Xchange facilities, such as whether they will be rebranded under the Planet Fitness name or repurposed, has also not been provided.
Customers who were members of Body Xchange fitness centers in Bakersfield may have questions regarding membership transfers, account status, or potential alternative fitness options. Details on how these transitions will be managed for existing members have not yet been released. Planet Fitness has not issued a statement detailing the integration process or any specific benefits for former Body Xchange clientele at this time. The acquisition marks a significant shift in the local fitness market, consolidating ownership of multiple fitness establishments under a single, larger entity.
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