Ani Freedman

About Ani Freedman

Ani Freedman is Editor of Daily News & Digital Content for ATN. Previously, she reported on health and wellness for Fortune Magazine, covering fitness, mental health, the latest in health science and more. Her reporting for InDepthNH.org on environmental pollution and local politics earned her multiple awards, including the nationally recognized Community Champion award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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At NBA All-Star Weekend, Women in Leadership Embrace Wellness

At the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend, an exclusive, invite-only wellness and workout experience is taking place focused on female leadership.

A BODYBAR Pilates class in action.

Bodybar Pilates Plans To Double Studio Footprint in 2026

Bodybar Pilates is maintaining an aggressive expansion plan after a successful 2025, which saw 27 new studio openings to reach 73 total.

Shoot 360 basketball court

LA Fitness Adds AI-Powered Basketball Courts From Shoot 360

Select West Coast LA Fitness gyms will offer AI-powered, motion-tracking basketball courts that feature NBA-level training tech.

Nike Strength Signs Equipment Deal With Everlast Gyms in UK, Ireland

Nike's strength training equipment will roll out across 25 Everlast Gyms in the UK and Ireland, the sides announced.

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Broken Science Initiative, MetFix To Host ‘Mastermind’ Health Retreat for Industry Pros, Clinicians

The Unbreakable Health Retreat is "closer to an elite mastermind and wellness retreat than a traditional medical conference," the event's producer says.

Oura-Mira Partnership Marks Next Step in Women’s Health Tracking

Oura is bringing its continuous monitoring data to Mira users, who will be able to put symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep and stress in the context of hormonal fluctuations.

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Treadmill Concept Stride Fitness Rebrands Around Strength Training

To fuel a comeback, Stride Fitness is removing treadmills and adding more strength training equipment, while embracing trends like recovery and Hyrox.

Exercise Is Just as Good as Therapy for Mental Health, Researchers Find

A large-scale review found that cardio led to the strongest reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, but all forms of exercise performed well.

Amazon Enters Lab-Testing Race Through Lifeforce Partnership

Amazon just became the next major player to enter the biomarker blood testing wars with the launch of Health Insights.

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Indoor Cycling Slump Hits Popular Texas Studio Brand

Ride Indoor Cycling will close two locations as the broader indoor cycling category faces waning consumer interest post-pandemic.