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Finance Lenders to Planet Fitness Operator in Talks to Take Ownership The American Securities-owned fitness operator and its creditors have been engaged in restructuring talks to tackle a rapid succession of debt maturities. Tech Playlist Launches ‘AI Concierge,’ Plans More Artificial Intelligence Products Playlist’s new front desk assistant automates bookings and client communications as software providers race to embed AI into gym operations. partnership How Fitness Brands like Barry’s Capitalize on Employer Wellness Investment In the corporate wellness world, wellbeing programs have evolved from single-dimension solutions designed to check a box for employees into strategic investments tied directly to business performance. Employers are increasing spending because they see measurable returns across retention, engagement, productivity and workforce resilience. Fitness Peloton Prioritizes Low-Impact Strength Training Peloton’s new HiLit+ program comes as the brand leans further into sustainable training and longevity-focused protocols. Industry News City Fitness Heads to Hoboken in First Expansion Outside Philadelphia City Fitness will open two Hoboken clubs this year as gyms increasingly eye New Jersey as a competitive market. Finance CrossFit No Longer Up for Sale, CEO Says Berkshire Partners is no longer looking to sell CrossFit, the functional fitness brand’s new CEO Bruce Edwards confirmed. Wellness Community, Preventive Health & GLP-1s Will Drive the Future of Fitness, Execs Say Industry leaders pointed to fitness’ ability to drive stronger healthcare and social wellness outcomes as key levers for the industry’s future. The rise of GLP-1s offers another opportunity, they said. member exclusive What Fitness Operators Need to Know About M&A in Today’s Landscape Pete Moore and Brian Smith broke down the state of M&A valuations and capital flows in fitness and wellness — or, as Moore calls it, the HALO sector Finance Indian Fitness Firm Cult.fit Files for IPO Cult.fit operates 708 fitness centres across India and had more than 987,000 paid members as of March. Fitness Spartan’s Deka Launches New Fitness Competition Built for Gyms Call it the Hyrox effect: as fitness competitions take off, Deka’s new format brings a standardized race into its affiliate gyms worldwide, providing an alternative to individual-style competitions. Reviews AlterMe’s Revamped Smart Ring & Training Plans Now Start at $499 – How Does It Compare to Oura? We tried AlterMe’s DNA test and smart ring to see how it compared to the Oura ring and other biomarker tests – here’s our honest review. 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