Nearly Half of Brits Now Exercise, PureGym Report Finds
Explore key insights from PureGym’s UK Fitness Report 2024/25: 48% of Brits now exercise regularly, with a 3% annual rise, yet challenges in accessibility and affordability remain.
AI Drives $155.3 Million Growth in Gym Management Software Market by 2028, Report Finds
Discover how AI is transforming the fitness industry. Explore insights on the $155.3M growth of the gym management software market, key trends, and challenges from Technavio's 2024-2028 report.
Ladder Raises $105 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Digital Strength Training
Ladder, the top iOS strength training app, secures $105M in funding to expand into Android, corporate wellness, and global markets, meeting growing demand for digital fitness solutions.
Altea Active Expands Presence in Canada with Luxury Gym Opening in Ottawa
Altea Active expands into Ottawa with a new 129,000-square-foot luxury fitness facility, offering boutique studios, wellness amenities, and community-focused spaces. Learn about their strategy in Canada’s competitive gym market.
Life Time Expands Wellness Offerings with New On-Demand Classes and Meditations
Life Time expands its wellness app with 100 new on-demand classes and meditations, offering accessible fitness and mindfulness solutions for any schedule.
Inactive Nation: Canada Urged to Address $3.9 Billion Physical Inactivity Problem
Canada faces a $3.9 billion annual cost due to physical inactivity. Discover how systemic barriers, health impacts, and proposed strategies like the Active Canada Action Plan aim to tackle this national crisis.
Obesity Epidemic Fuels Push for GLP-1 Coverage Expansion by Biden Administration
Biden Administration proposes expanding Medicare and Medicaid to cover GLP-1 medications, addressing obesity and opening new opportunities for the fitness industry. Learn how this could reshape access to care and gym engagement.
Purpose Brands Names Tom Leverton as CEO Following Merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory Fitness
Purpose Brands, formed by the merger of Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory Fitness, names Tom Leverton as CEO to lead its global wellness portfolio with over 7,000 locations in 50 countries.
Study Highlights Risks of Prolonged Sitting, Even for Regular Exercisers
New research reveals prolonged sitting increases heart risks, even with regular exercise. Learn why reducing sedentary time is vital for cardiovascular health.
David Beckham Officially Launches IM8 in Partnership with Prenetics
David Beckham and Prenetics launch IM8, a wellness brand offering science-backed supplements. Learn how the growing supplement market impacts fitness businesses.
Perspire Sauna Studio Now Accepts HSA and FSA Payments Nationwide
Discover how Perspire Sauna Studio, the largest infrared sauna franchise in the U.S., now accepts HSA and FSA payments nationwide, making wellness more accessible.
24 Hour Fitness Partners with LA Clippers to Support Youth Basketball Development
Discover how 24 Hour Fitness partners with the LA Clippers to support youth basketball through the Jr. Clippers program, clinics, tournaments, and community events.
WNBA and NBA Extend Collaboration with Nike for Another 12 Years
Nike and the NBA extend their global partnership through 2035, focusing on youth basketball, grassroots initiatives, and women's game development.
BHOUT Bag to Debut at Paul vs. Tyson Fight
Discover how Portuguese fit-tech startup BHOUT is showcasing its AI-powered punching bag at the Paul vs. Tyson fight, featured in VIP areas of AT&T Stadium. Learn about the innovative technology behind the world's first 'punching bag with a brain'.
Echelon Taps into Growing Demand for GLP-1 Weight Loss Solutions
Echelon launches ActiveMD, a new wellness division offering medical weight loss solutions using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Discover how fitness brands like Echelon, Equinox, and Life Time are integrating medical oversight with fitness and wellness to meet consumer demand for holistic health solutions.
Americans Embrace Supplements Amid Confusion on Regulation, Survey Reveals
Discover insights from the 2024 Habits and Healthspan Survey revealing how Americans use dietary supplements to boost their health, despite common misconceptions about FDA regulations and ingredient transparency.
Obesity Now Second Only to Tobacco as Leading Health Risk in England, Select Committee Urges Government Action
A House of Lords report reveals that obesity is now the second leading health risk in England after tobacco. The Committee calls for urgent government action to overhaul the food system and reduce obesity rates.
Planet Fitness Reports Q3 Revenue Growth, Updates Outlook
Planet Fitness reports a 5.3% increase in Q3 revenue, net income growth, and updated financial outlook for 2024. The fitness chain also opened 21 new clubs and raised its Classic Card membership pricing for the first time in 25 years.
Peloton Targets Millennial Men in Latest Campaign
Peloton recently launched its 'Find Your Push. Find Your Power.' campaign aimed at targeting millennial men. Featuring NFL stars T.J. and J.J. Watt, the campaign highlights Peloton’s challenging workouts to attract a broader male audience and expand its membership base.
Global Wellness Economy Surges to $6.3 Trillion, Forecasted to Reach $9 Trillion by 2028
Discover how the global wellness economy has reached a record $6.3 trillion in 2023, with projections to hit $9 trillion by 2028. Explore key growth sectors, market trends, and regional leaders in this thriving industry.