America’s ‘K-shaped’ economy is showing up in all parts of the retail sector, including fitness centers. Value gym Planet Fitness and luxury club Life Time reported strong profits and grew membership in 2025, yet their outlooks for 2026 tell two different stories. CNBC’s Brandom Gomez breaks down why investors are weary.
Produced, Shot and Edited by: Natalie Rice
Reporting by: Brandon Gomez
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: Getty Images, Life Time Group Holdings
Additional Sources: Placer.ai, FactSet
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What Planet Fitness And Lifetime’s Performance Tells Us About The ‘K-shaped’ economy
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