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.

Life Time Aims To Be ‘Industry’s Clear Leader’ in Reformer Pilates

As Pilates demand surges industry-wide, luxury club operator Life Time is doubling down on its 20-year investment in the modality.

Escape Fitness USA Gets Acquired, Plans To Accelerate Expansion

The American arm of equipment maker Escape Fitness has been acquired by Curt and Tammy Tambornino, the sides announced.

Pilates Addiction Keeps Expanding, Surpassing 250 Franchise Agreements

Less than a year after its launch, Pilates Addiction is accelerating growth into 2026 as demand for reformer-based workouts climbs.

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Americans Aren’t Walking Enough, Report Finds

New data shows 63% of Americans walk fewer than 7,000 steps a day, with gaps across age, income levels and gender.

woman wears a Fort strength training wearable

Tesla Engineers Launch Fort, a Screenless Strength Training Wearable

Designed specifically for lifters, the new Fort wearable automatically tracks reps, velocity, range of motion and proximity to failure.

SoulCycle Taps Loop Earplugs for In-Studio Hearing Protection

Sound-conscious SoulCycle riders can now purchase reusable earplugs from Belgian brand Loop , which offer 17 decibels of protection.

Ohm Health Gets Investment for Nervous-System Regulation Lamp

Jamie Weeks’ Founders Row has made a strategic investment in Ohm Health, makers of a screen-free nervous system device.

Equinox To Accept HSA/FSA Funds for Memberships in Partnership With Flex

Equinox members can use tax-free healthcare funds on select memberships, personal training, recovery services and women’s health programs.

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At NBA All-Star Weekend, Women in Leadership Embrace Wellness

At the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend, an exclusive, invite-only wellness and workout experience is taking place focused on female leadership.

A BODYBAR Pilates class in action.

Bodybar Pilates Plans To Double Studio Footprint in 2026

Bodybar Pilates is maintaining an aggressive expansion plan after a successful 2025, which saw 27 new studio openings to reach 73 total.