About Elizabeth Ostertag

Liz Ostertag is a New York-based journalist covering business, technology, and consumer wellness. Her reporting explores how brands, products, and innovations shape the modern wellness economy, with a focus on e-commerce, product trends, and consumer behavior. Liz frequently reviews fitness and wellness products and writes about developments across connected fitness, health tech, and lifestyle.

She holds a BA in English from Princeton University, a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, and an MBA from the Wharton School.

woman rows during a Hyrox event

Hyrox Signs GoodLife Fitness as Title Sponsor for First Canada Race

Hyrox announced GoodLife Fitness, Canada's largest gym brand, as the official title sponsor for Hyrox Toronto 2024 this October.

Oura, Circular Settle Patent Fight With Royalty Fee Deal

Smart ring giant Oura will allow French brand Circular to continue selling its smart ring and app in exchange for royalty payments.

Joan Breibart, a Pilates Pioneer, on Why the Workout Continues to Grow 

Breibart happened upon Pilates decades before it became popular, and has helped drive the workout modality's explosive growth in the U.S.

Chamelo Enters Active Eyewear With Workout-Focused Sunglasses

Backed by former NBA star Stephon Marbury, Chamelo is innovating in the sunglasses space with a fitness-focused pair.

SoulCycle Celebrates Community at First-Ever Wellness Weekend in the Hamptons

The Wellness Weekend was a holistic health playground, pairing SoulCycle's cult-favorite cycling workout with next-gen recovery experiences.

The Best Wellness Snacks for Summer

The best wellness snacks for summer include everything from extra-hydrating beverages to low-sugar candy to high-fiber protein bars.

Pvolve Tackles Low Back Pain With Functional Workout Series

Functional fitness brand Pvolve has launched a Lower Back Support Series designed to address the root causes of back pain

Actress Jennifer Morrison Joins Amia, a Migraine-Friendly Food Brand

Jennifer Morrison is co-founder of Amia, a startup that creates snacks free from migraine triggers like dairy, oats and artificial sweetners.

Nike, Hyperice Unveil High-Tech Recovery Shoes, Vest

The Nike x Hyperice boots and vest are designed to designed to revolutionize the way athletes warm up and recover from games and practices.

For Fitness OG Barry’s, Inclusivity Isn’t a Buzzword, It’s a Founding Principle

LGBTQ+ founded and led for over 25 years, boutique fitness giant Barry's has been championing inclusivity well before it became fashionable.