Josh Liberatore

About Josh Liberatore

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. 

woman lies inside of an Ammortal Chamber

Inside Ammortal, a New Wellness Machine That’s Used by NFL Athletes, Luxury Hotel Guests

The futuristic Ammortal Chamber combines wellness modalities like red light, molecular hydrogen and more into one experience.

Is ClassPass Good for Studios? It Depends Who You Ask – but the Numbers Don’t Lie

The popular booking platform has its critics, but there are strong data points suggesting ClassPass is a net positive for boutique fitness.

US Capitol building at sunset

PHIT Act Gets Major Boost as House Passes Trump Tax Bill

The Health & Fitness Association says the bill marks a “significant milestone for the fitness industry” in its quest to pass the PHIT Act.

instructor helps a client at a Club Pilates

Boutique Brands Must Think Beyond Fitness, Top CEOs Say

CEOs from four leading boutique fitness brands give their thoughts on the state of the industry and where it's heading in the years to come.

CR Fitness CEO Tony Scrimale

CEO Corner: CR Fitness’ Tony Scrimale on Building an HVLP Gym Giant

Tony Scrimale sat down with ATN to discuss how CR Fitness became the world’s largest operator of Crunch Fitness gyms.

Economic fitness

Political & Economic Outlook: Experts on the State of Fitness & Wellness in 2025

Top political, economic and financial experts offer takes on the state of the fitness and wellness industry in 2025 and future predictions. 

Dr. Matthew Walker speaks on a sleep science panel

Why Equinox Hotels Is Investing in Sleep as the Future of Hospitality 

As it looks to reinvent the luxury hospitality experience, Equinox Hotels is going back to the basics  – a good night’s sleep.

lounge area inside the Continuum Club

Continuum Club Costs $10K a Month. It’s on a Mission To Democratize Wellness

The exclusive Continuum Club offers one of the most expensive wellness memberships in the world. But there's more to the brand than that.

Anthony Geisler

Anthony Geisler Launches Sequel Brands, a New Boutique Fitness Franchisor

Anthony Geisler's new fitness company Sequel launches with four brands, locations across the U.S. and a team of top execs.

Perspire Sauna Studio founder and CEO Lee Braun

CEO Corner: Perspire Sauna Studio’s Lee Braun on Scaling Wellness Nationwide

Since founding it in 2010, Lee Braun has turned Perspire Sauna Studio into one of the top wellness franchises in the U.S.