Regular Sauna Use May Lower Risk of Psychosis, Study Finds
Study participants who used a sauna at least three times per week had a significantly lower risk of developing psychotic disorders.
UK Fitness Industry Valued at $7.6B as Low-Price Gyms Thrive
Total U.K. gym memberships are at 10.7 million, up 4% from 2021, with many people gravitating to HVLP operators like PureGym.
F45, David Beckham Resolve Lawsuit, Preserve Investment Deal
David Beckham's VC firm will remain an investor in F45 Training after the sides settled a dispute over payment from a sponsorship deal.
CrossFit Launches Medical Society To Push for Fitness as Healthcare
The new entity, CrossFit Medical Society (CFMS), is designed to educate healthcare professionals on the effectiveness of CrossFit's fitness regimen.
Xponential Fitness Brands Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Xponential Fitness is collaborating with the American Cancer Society this June, offering donation-based classes and co-branded retail.
Sword Health Raises $130M at $3B Valuation for AI-Powered Healthcare
Sword Health views artificial intelligence as the ultimate tool for democratizing access to high-quality, personalized healthcare.
Squared Circles Gets $40M To Launch New Health & Wellness Brands
Backed by L Catterton, Squared Circles is eyeing projects including nutritious food products for GLP-1 users and whole-body health for men.
Hydrow, PBS Team Up for Star-Studded Docuseries
Hydrow, PBS and non-profit Fed by Blue are creating a three-part docuseries, "Hope in the Water," accompanied by themed rowing workouts.
Fhitting Room To Close Most Studios, Citing ‘Nearly Impossible’ Conditions
Fhitting Room will close its three New York Sports Club-based studios in Manhattan's Chelsea and Upper East Side, and Washington DC's DuPont Circle.
Allez Health Raises $60M for CGM Biosensor
Allez Health has raised $60 million in a Series A for its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) biosensor platform for connected digital health platforms.
