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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.
The strength training boom is no passing fad. Research continues to point to building and maintaining muscle as not only pivotal to longevity and functional movement, but also as a vital component of GLP-1-supported weight-loss plans to support overall health.
New rules cracking down on junk fees and shady subscription practices put in place by the Mamdani Administration will affect fitness facilities operating in New York City.
Industry leaders pointed to fitness' ability to drive stronger healthcare and social wellness outcomes as key levers for the industry's future. The rise of GLP-1s offers another opportunity, they said.
Rhone CEO Nate Checketts noted that brick-and-mortar is the activewear brand's fastest-growing channel.
Pure Barre brought together 7,000 participants both in-person and virtually, including an NYC event, to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The Vitamin Shoppe's latest trend report shows consumers are increasingly demanding more science, quality and trust from supplement makers.
Fitbit data from 750 adults found that daily movement and exercise levels declined after people started taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
Les Mills Sr. created one of the fitness industry's most iconic brands, popularizing energetic group fitness formats around the world.
NASM data shows personal trainers are expanding beyond exercise programming as client demand for longevity and GLP-1 guidance reshapes the profession.
Top wearable makers Oura and Whoop are increasingly integrating healthcare into their product features and marketing approaches.
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