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.

Anytime Fitness, Baleo Fitness

Anytime Fitness Signs Deal To Open Gyms in Saudi Arabia

Anytime Fitness will open its first Saudi Arabia location in spring 2026, the latest move in an aggressive Middle East growth push.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Spearheads National Muscle Health Month Launch

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon spoke with ATN about November being dedicated to muscle health, and why muscle is crucial to all other aspects of health.

Smile House Aims To Disrupt Dental Care With Longevity Services

New York City residents now have a go-to location for integrated dental care and wellness, with the opening of Smile House in Tribeca.

woman in a wheelchair works out with the new Life Fitness cable machine

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Launches Cable System That’s Wheelchair Accessible

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength says its Universal Cable machine is the only dual-action pulley (DAP) certified to meet ASTM F3021-17 standards

elderly woman works out with a personal trainer

ACE Launches Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialization as Disease Cases Rise

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Jonathan Ross of Funtensity have partnered to launch the Alzheimer’s Fitness Specialist Program.

woman wears a Myzone wearable chest strap

Myzone Launches New Software To Drive Motivation for Gym Members

Myzone Go uses behavioral science to help members build sustainable workout habits, part of a new push to help operators combat drop-out.

Club Pilates Promotes Inclusivity in First National Ad Campaign

Club Pilates is sounding a loud message with its first national campaign: Pilates is for everyone, of every body type, age and ability. 

Hyrox Signs USAA as Title Sponsor for Upcoming Dallas Race

Hyrox is bringing on military-focused banking and insurance company USAA as the title sponsor for its Dallas race, the sides announced.

A BODYBAR Pilates class in action.

Bodybar Pilates Raises Awareness for Human Trafficking in New Campaign

The campaign, called “Bodybar Does Good,” is in partnership with the Fort Worth, Texas-based nonprofit, The Worthy Co.

Gamifying Movement Could Be Key To Helping Parkinson’s Patients, Study Finds

In a new study, patients suffering from Parkinson's disease walked more when they were encouraged to do so by a points-based rewards system.