Josh Liberatore, the executive editor of Athletech News, is a New York-based journalist and media professional with deep experience covering business, technology, and the industries shaping modern culture. Before joining ATN, Josh held editor and senior reporter roles at Sports Business Journal and Law360, helping to grow the leading trade publications for the sports and legal industries, respectively. Josh has a BA from the University of Pittsburgh and speaks fluent French.
European fitness brands are increasingly entering the U.S., a phenomenon that's likely to accelerate in the years ahead.
Europe's largest industry trade show featured nearly 200,000 attendees and the biggest brands across fitness, wellness and longevity.
New York Sports Club and Vasa Fitness launched first-of-their-kind AI personal training apps, signaling a new era in how gyms leverage artificial intelligence.
This week, we break down new data showing that members spend more time inside gyms than ever before.
Nike's shocking decision to shutter all of its boutique fitness studios isn't a good look for a sector that's already struggled with questions around financial viability.
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and Liz Clark have mutually agreed to a leadership transition, with Clark stepping down as president and CEO.
Investors are more excited about the fitness and wellness industry than ever before, with low-price gyms projected to be the biggest winners.
A new women's-only strength training studio in Brooklyn could be the first of many female-focused gym concepts to come.
The HFA Show 2026 drew over 10,000 people to San Diego for the American fitness industry’s biggest annual in-person gathering.
Pvolve's decision to launch a men's fitness class could speak to a larger trend to come in boutique fitness.
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