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.
Gym visits dipped very slightly in Q2 2026, marking the industry's first year-over-year slowdown since the post-pandemic boom. But a June rebound hints at strong momentum heading into the second half of the year
Built around the concept of giving people access to reservable strength training pods, The Yard is streamlining workouts, boosting personal trainer earnings in the process
The deal arrives just after Garmin launched its new screenless wearable, signaling interest in capturing a wider fitness audience
The retired NFL legend appeared on Fox Business to tout his partnership with GLP-1-prescribing telehealth platform eMed, Brady's latest move into the wellness space
More than 25% of GLP-1 users in the U.K. reported increasing fitness spending after starting treatment. Those results are promising, but other data shows it's far from a given that weight-loss drugs will prove to be a net benefit for the industry
Executives from Peloton, BODi and Pliability discussed the post-pandemic competition to win in the attention economy, the phenomenon of celebrity trainers and using AI to personalize fitness without losing the human touch
The co-founder of Planet Fitness, Marc Grondahl leaves behind an impressive legacy he helped build alongside his brother, Michael.
A peer-reviewed study analyzing nearly 475,000 nights of sleep found that Apollo Neuro wearable users gained an average of 46 extra minutes of sleep per night, and slept better and deper thanks to the wearable's AI-powered vibration tech
A 30-year study indicates that weekly strength training for 90 to 120 minutes has serious benefits for lowering risk of death, with no further benefit found above that duration
The Texas-founded operator has transformed three Fitness Connection locations with expanded strength areas, upgraded cardio and sought-after recovery amenities as competition to meet growing member expectations intensifies
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