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.
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.
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.
Truemed Lands $34M To Grow HSA/FSA Purchase Platform
Truemed, which allows Americans to use HSA/FSA funds on fitness and wellness items, works with brands including Peloton and Eight Sleep.
As Wearables Boom, Neurable Raises $35M for Brain-Computer Interface Tech
Neurable’s latest funding round will help bring real-time brain insights into everyday devices like headphones and wearables.
Americans Plan To Spend $60B on Fitness in 2026, Cut Back on Other Expenses Instead
A new survey finds fitness is a top spending priority for Americans, with respondents saying they'll cut back on dining out and travel before gym memberships.
Vasa Fitness Nears 70 Locations Amid Continued Growth
Vasa Fitness added seven new clubs and 335,000 new members this year as it stakes its claim as one of the industry's top HVLP gym brands
Revl Training Sees Success With Whoop-Sponsored Fitness Competition
Revl Training is leveraging studio growth and in-person competitions to build global brand equity, eyeing new markets in Asia and North America.
NextFoods Raises $10M To Scale Functional Nutrition Portfolio
NextFoods, the parent company of Cheribundi and GoodBelly Wellness Shots, has secured a major investment for functional nutrition products.
The Edge Fitness Clubs Invests $25M in Upgrades, New Class Formats
The Edge is rolling out its largest reinvestment yet, upgrading equipment, amenities and branding as it brings boutique-style classes to big-box gyms.
