Experts Tout the Mental Health, Community-Building Benefits of Saunas

At a Global Wellness Institute event discussing the latest research around saunas, mental and social well-being dominated the conversation.

Oura Signs Licensing Agreements With Smart Ring Rivals Following ITC Ruling

The Finnish wearable company has signed new agreements with RingConn and Omate, aiming to establish clearer intellectual property standards in […]

woman poses during the CrossFit Games

CrossFit Games Returning to California for 20th Anniversary

The 2026 CrossFit Games will be held in San Jose’s SAP Center, marking CrossFit's return to its California roots.

Interior of a CR Fitness-owned Crunch gym

Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Gets $350M Investment To Fuel More Expansion

CR Fitness Holdings, the largest Crunch Fitness franchisee, lands a $350 million investment to expand amid record HVLP gym growth.

Amanda Katz

Pilates & ‘Heated Everything’: Equinox Trainer Amanda Katz on Top Group Fitness Trends

From Pilates to heated classes to the rise of strength training, Katz spoke with ATN about the group fitness trends she's seeing at Equinox.

BUBS Naturals

5 Ways Nutrition Solutions Can Drive Gym Growth

How BUBS Naturals helps gyms fuel performance, recovery and long-term member trust, according to the brand's co-founder.

Boutique Fitness Is Growing Up, Yearly Data Suggests

Xplor Mariana Tek’s 2026 Report shows boutique fitness is entering a steadier phase, with attendance on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

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Why America’s Obesity Crisis Is Complicated

While obesity rates have fallen in some U.S. States, researchers warn that current definitions don't paint a full picture of America's weight crisis.

Hyrox coaches inside a gym

Hyrox Taps One FIIT To Scale In-Gym Training Tech

Hyrox is partnering with One FIIT to build and deploy its Performance Hub, which will scale Hyrox-themed classes to gyms worldwide.

New ‘SkinGPT’ Tool Uses AI To Predict Facial Aging. Noom Is Its First Adopter

Noom teams up with Haut.AI to launch Future Me, a tool that lets users preview how lifestyle choices could visibly shape aging and wellness.