The 10 Most Popular Fitness & Wellness Stories of 2025
From shocking brand moves to the top running shoes of the NYC Marathon and the fittest cities in the country, here’s what readers gravitated toward in 2025.
Can the Pilates Franchising Boom Continue?
ATN breaks down the Pilates franchises to watch, innovations shaping the sector and potential competitors in the years ahead.
SotoMethod To Open in NYC’s Upper East Side, Continuing In-Person Expansion
SotoMethod is expanding its New York City presence with a new Upper East Side studio slated to open in Spring 2026.
US Christmas Dinners Rank Among the Most Unhealthy, New Data Shows
The typical Christmas meal in the U.S. comes in at a whopping 3,600 calories, which was higher than every country studied except for one.
Fitness Levels Fall Off After Age 35, Long-Term Study Finds
A decades-long study shows physical performance begins deteriorating after 35, regardless of training history. However, regular exercise can help.
Alo Makes Its Digital Fitness Platform Free for Everyone
Activewear giant Alo is betting that scale and engagement will drive long-term value more effectively than paid content subscriptions.
New York Governor Vetoes Bill That Would’ve Impacted Fitness Tech, Wearables
The Health & Fitness Association opposed the New York Health Information Privacy Act, which it claims would've harmed fitness companies.
The Biggest Celebrity Fitness & Wellness Deals of 2025
It was was a banner year for celebrity and athlete deals in fitness and wellness. Here's who shaped trends in Pilates, nutrition and more.
Natural Pilates Is Coming to Upper West Side, Flatiron in NYC
The Los Angeles–based Natural Pilates will soon have four studios in New York City as it continues to expand nationwide.
Planet Fitness Returns to Times Square for New Year’s Eve
Planet Fitness returns to Times Square as the gym giant caps a strong year driven by Gen Z growth and new wellness amenities.
