Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
Hims & Hers Broadens Member Benefits Across Fitness, Nutrition and Women's Health
Hims & Hers has expanded its Benefits program with new fitness, nutrition and wellness partners, reflecting the growing convergence of healthcare and lifestyle support.
Ahead of Global Running Day, Study Explores the Role of Nervous System Recovery in Endurance Training
Ahead of Global Running Day, a new study explores how nervous system recovery, sleep quality, stress resilience and training readiness may impact endurance performance.
World Gym Partners With HYROX to Expand Fitness Racing Across APAC
World Gym and HYROX have announced a three-year APAC partnership, bringing fitness racing training, events, and programming to 140 World Gym locations across Taiwan, with expansion into Thailand planned.
Oura Launches Smaller Ring, Expands Health Tracking Into Blood Pressure, GLP-1 and Connected Care
Oura has launched Oura Ring 5, a smart ring 40 percent smaller than its predecessor, featuring blood pressure monitoring, GLP-1 tracking, Health Records, and new AI-powered health tools.
Cost of Living, Sleep Issues and Loneliness Driving Stress Levels Nationwide
New AMFM Healthcare survey finds 72.7% of Americans experience regular stress, driven by cost of living, sleep disruption, loneliness, and growing use of AI tools for support.
Nike Makes First Global Gym Partnership with The Yard Gym
Nike Training has announced its first global gym partnership with The Yard Gym, bringing performance products, community activations, and co-created training experiences to TYG locations worldwide.
ISSA Launches Menopause Coaching Certification as Women's Health Moves to the Forefront
ISSA has launched a new Menopause Coach Certification designed to help fitness professionals support women through pre-menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause with science-backed coaching strategies.
Life Time Expands In Club Wellness Strategy with Launch of Dynamic Nutrition Coaching
Life Time has launched Dynamic Nutrition Coaching, a personalized in club service delivered by more than 500 coaches across 190 locations, expanding its connected wellness ecosystem beyond training and recovery.
Planet Fitness Returns Teen Summer Pass Program for Sixth Year
Planet Fitness is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, giving teens ages 14 to 19 free access to more than 2,900 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The initiative returns with new Gymshark perks and arrives as new data highlights the growing connection between youth fitness, confidence, and mental wellbeing.
Pure Barre Reintroduces Reform Class Format as Pilates Demand Continues to Grow
Pure Barre is bringing back Reform nationwide, a Pilates inspired barre format focused on strength, stability, body awareness, and intentional movement through low impact training.
Headspace Report Finds Workplace Strain Rising as AI and Constant Change Reshape Employee Wellbeing
Headspace's latest Workforce State of Mind report finds 92% of workers experiencing mental strain, with AI, job insecurity, and constant workplace change emerging as key drivers.
GymNation Adds $100M Backing as Regional Expansion Accelerates
GymNation secured a $100 million credit facility from HPS and BlackRock to support GCC expansion, AI investment, and its first international move into Asia.
Fiji Airways Wants to Turn Long-Haul Travel Into a Wellness Experience
Fiji Airways is bringing wellness to long-haul travel with its new FlyWell programme, featuring recovery tech, sleep support, red light therapy, and performance-focused experiences.
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[solidcore] Expands National Studio Footprint Through SiteRise Partnership
[solidcore] is using SiteRise to streamline studio development and support national expansion, managing more than 250 locations across the U.S.
Neurowellness Emerges as Major 2026 Trend as New Survey Reveals America’s Stress Crisis
A new Pulsetto survey found 68% of Americans experience daily stress as neurowellness emerges as a top 2026 wellness trend focused on nervous system training and resilience.
GymNation Expands HYROX Footprint Across the Middle East
GymNation is expanding its HYROX presence across the Middle East with new competitions, ladies-only programming, and the upcoming HYROX WEEKENDER event in Dubai as demand for fitness racing continues to grow.
Registration Opens for 2026 HFA European Congress in London
The 2026 HFA European Congress returns to London this September, bringing together global fitness industry leaders to discuss investment, digital transformation, GLP-1s, healthcare integration, and emerging wellness trends.
WHOOP Expands Into Clinical Health With AI Coaching
WHOOP is expanding beyond fitness tracking with new AI coaching tools, clinician access, and Electronic Health Record integration aimed at delivering a more personalized health and performance platform.
White House Reinstates Presidential Fitness Test as Physical Activity Gains Policy Focus
The U.S. reinstates the Presidential Physical Fitness Test, signaling a renewed policy focus on youth physical activity, mental health, and preventative care.
