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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UBX Signs Master Franchise Agreement, Eyes Big Expansion in UK & Ireland

Fight Path Ltd plans to expand boxing and strength training studio UBX across the U.K. and Ireland, eyeing 40 to 50 new locations.

Top Soccer Team Using Biomarker Testing To Optimize Performance

Biomarker testing is finding its way into the world of professional soccer as Biolyz enters a multiyear partnership with Germany's Borussia Dortmund.

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Playtomic Raises $6M in Community Funding as Racket Sports Surge

Over 4,600 new investors contributed to Playtomic's fundraising, which will amplify its global expansion and operational capacity.

Weight Watchers Goes All-In on GLP-1s With App Overhaul

The new Weight Watchers app combines GLP-1 prescriptions with personalized nutrition tools, coaching and strength training offerings.

Pilates Addiction Tops 200 Territories Sold, Plans To Open 100+ Studios in 2026

The Sequel Brands-owned Pilates Addiction has enjoyed an explosive year of growth, with ambitious expansion planned for 2026.

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bluSonil Opens Its First Wellness & Regenerative Aesthetics Studio

bluSonil now has its own brick-and-mortar studio, with the opening of its flagship location in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

WellnessSpace Brands Launches Dry Cold Plunge Machine

The PolarWave Dry Plunge offers a new way to take advantage of the benefits of cold therapy while removing water from the equation.

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Crunch Fitness Adding Reformer Pilates Studio Through Top Franchise Group

A reformer Pilates studio is coming to Crunch Fitness in McKinney, Texas, thanks to its top franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings.

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Legacy Opens in Nashville, Marking First Club Outside Florida

The 11,500-square-foot facility marks the beginning of Legacy’s next chapter, adding to seven existing locations in South Florida.

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The Internet’s Most Popular Wellness Brands of 2025

A new report from Spate reveals wellness brands that saw the most year-over-year growth in popularity based on Google and social media data.