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. 

CrossFit CMO Jenna Hauca

Inside CrossFit’s New Marketing Strategy Under CMO Jenna Hauca

Jenna Hauca spoke with ATN about her vision for CrossFit, including why the brand is leaning into its hardcore fitness roots.

smartphones display the Numan app

Numan Adds $60M for Expansion, Women’s Health Push

Traditionally focused on men’s health, the U.K.-based telehealth platform said its revenue more than doubled to over $90 million last year.

two people about to head into a Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness Tipped To Stay on Top Despite HVLP Gym Competition

Analysts believe the "Judgement Free" gym will continue to dominate the U.S. fitness market, although other brands could also flourish.

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MVP Effect: Certain Members Are Worth More to Gyms, Report Finds

A particular segment of highly engaged members drives the majority of business success for gyms, according to a new report from Les Mills.

U.S. Capitol Building

New Bill Would Make It Easier for Franchisees To Sue Parent Brands

The Franchisee Freedom Act is designed to "level the playing field" between franchise owners and parent brands, the bill's co-sponsors say.

people inside a Rumble Boxing class

Xponential Fitness Offloads Rumble, CycleBar to Extraordinary Brands

Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of Rumble Boxing and CycleBar, with Extraordinary Brands acquiring the fitness brands.

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How Top Boutique Fitness Brands Are Approaching the Business of Recovery

Here's how the world's top studio fitness brands are approaching the business of recovery, including infrared sauna, cold plunge and more.

Hyrox training studio inside Third Space Canary Wharf

Hyrox Makes Luxury Fitness Play in UK’s Third Space

Third Space, an upscale health club chain in London, has opened its first-ever dedicated Hyrox training studio, while adding new classes.

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Across the World, Gen Z Values Wellness Over Career Success, Study Finds

Across the world, young adults are prioritizing their physical and mental health over wealth and career success, a new study finds.

Hotworx founder and CEO Stephen Smith

CEO Corner: Hotworx’s Stephen Smith on the Power of Infrared Fitness

Since opening in 2017, Smith has turned Hotworx into one of the fitness industry's biggest success stories with nearly 800 locations.