Whoop Signs Cristiano Ronaldo as Investor, Ambassador in Global Play

Whoop is partnering with Cristiano Ronaldo as the fitness wearable maker eyes new markets including Saudia Arabia, the soccer star's professional home.

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Dr. B Partners With Xplor, BODi To Expand HSA/FSA Funds in Fitness

Dr. B now has deals with several major fitness brands that allow qualifying Americans to use HSA/FSA funds to pay for memberships and classes.

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Xponential Dismisses CEO Anthony Geisler Amid Investigations

Anthony Geisler, who has served as CEO of Xponential Fitness since he founded the brand in 2017, has been dismissed from his duties, effective immediatley.

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Why the Retention & Culture Model Beats Volume & ‘Community’ 

In boutique fitness, community can be faked while culture cannot, writes MADabolic. Emphasizing the latter over the former is thus better for client retention.

Fitness Industry Shows Up in Full Force for Capitol Hill Advocacy Event 

The Health & Fitness Association’s 2024 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit saw 120 industry leaders urge lawmakers to pass beneficial legislation.

All in the Family: Mother-Daughter Duo Finds Success as Fitness Franchise Owners

Patrice and Melissa Elnicki are helping expand the Burn Boot Camp empire as franchise partners in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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Planet Fitness Raises Base Membership Price, Pleasing Investors Amid Struggles

Planet Fitness will increase its Classic Card membership cost to $15 per month, up from the gym brand's long-standing $10 price point.

Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Backs Top Crunch Fitness Group

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will help CR Fitness grow its portfolio of Crunch gyms throughout the southwest and southeast.

Hydrow Eyes Strength Training, AI With Speede Fitness Acquisition

Hydrow is rowing over to the booming strength training and longevity spaces, acquiring a majority stake in Speede Fitness.

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Life Fitness Uses Advanced Tech To Make Cardio Fun Again

Life Fitness' Symbio line of cardio equipment brings new levels of science and customizability to treadmill, cycling and elliptical workouts.