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. 

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ATN Week in Review: For Gyms, the Click-to-Cancel Era Is Here

One of America’s biggest fitness brands made national news headlines this week. Unfortunately, it wasn’t for the right reasons.

interior of a Styles Studios Fitness location with treadmills, power racks

Styles Studios Fitness, an Illinois Favorite, Launches National Franchising Arm

Styles Studios Fitness, which offers multiple boutique-style classes under one roof, is eyeing franchise expansion across the United States. 

exterior of an LA Fitness gym

LA Fitness Parent Sued by FTC Over Cancellation Practices, Calls Allegations ‘Without Merit’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Fitness International LLC for allegedly making gym memberships too difficult to cancel. 

people gather on the expo floor at Strong New York

Strong New York Returns This Fall for NYC’s Biggest Fitness & Wellness Festival

Strong New York is returning to NYC this fall, staging its ninth annual event that blends workouts, wellness experiences and community.

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New Rumble, CycleBar Owners To Focus on Stability Over Short-Term Growth

After acquiring the two boutique fitness concepts, Extraordinary Brands intends to play the long game with Rumble Boxing and CycleBar.

interior of Stoik Gym

Bodybuilding Legend Jeremy Buendia Launches Strength Training Gym, Eyes National Growth

Buendia’s Stoik Gym features cutting-edge strength training equipment, recovery zones and communal gathering spaces. 

CrossFit Embraces Hardcore Fitness in New Ad Campaign

The brand's “F*ck the Quick Fix. CrossFit Is the Cure" campaign is intentionally bold and brash, signaling CrossFit's new marketing strategy.

Sauna room

Sauna Is Just the Start: Gyms Are Getting Creative on Wellness & Recovery

ATN breaks down some of the trends likely to drive the future of wellness and recovery inside gyms across America.

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US Gym Visits Have Increased in 2025, HFA Tracker Finds

Fitness facility foot traffic is up 3.5% in the U.S. in the first half of 2025, according to data from the Health & Fitness Association.

Tone House members celebrate during class

NYC Fitness Studios Want You To Stop Using 3rd-Party Booking Apps — for 1 Month, at Least

Some of the Big Apple's top independent gyms and studios are throwing their support behind a new campaign: "Gym Loyalty Month."