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. 

Gym of the Future panelists at the ATN Innovation Summit

Gyms Are Betting Big on Tech, Wellness & Strength Training

Executives from top gym brands believe the strength training surge is here to stay. They're also getting creative about using tech and AI.

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iFIT, Samsung Health Partner on Fitness Content

Starting this fall, iFIT's digital fitness content, including instructor-led workouts, will be available in the Samsung Health app.

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5 New Trends Driving the Business of Wellness & Recovery 

From cold-plunge alternatives to brain-health wearables, the world of wellness and recovery has never been more dynamic.

Calley Means and Anthony Geisler speak at the ATN Innovation Summit

Calley Means, Anthony Geisler Urge Fitness Industry To Step Up Advocacy Efforts

Means, a White House adviser, and Geisler, a top fitness executive, say the timing is right to push for a bigger seat at the table in Washington.

Steve Martocci, co-founder and CEO of SuppCo

CEO Corner: SuppCo’s Steve Martocci Wants To Fix the Supplement Industry

Martocci, the co-founder of GroupMe, has big plans for SuppCo, a supplement tracker and optimizer that's already raised $5.5 million.

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US Court Voids Click-to-Cancel Rule in ‘Major Victory’ for Fitness Industry

The controversial rule, which would've forced gyms to make it easier for people to cancel their memberships, will no longer go into effect.

Panelists on stage at the ATN Innovation Summit

Why Partnerships Are Key to the Fitness Industry’s Growth

As the fitness industry evolves, strategic partnerships will become an increasingly important growth lever for brands of all sizes, execs say.

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Rumble Co-Founders Launch The Pack, a New Concept That Blends Self Defense & Group Fitness

The Pack, a new boutique fitness brand from Rumble Boxing's Noah Neiman and Andy Stenzler, is set to launch this summer in New York City.

Drew Brees poses with Stretch Zone's Tony Zaccario and Jorden Gold

Why Drew Brees Is All-In on Stretch Zone, A Booming Brand With 400 Locations

Brees, who first got involved with Stretch Zone as a customer during his NFL days, speaks about his current partnership with the stretching brand.

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PHIT Act Falls Short Again in Blow to American Fitness Industry

A provision that would've allowed fitness purchases to qualify as tax-free healthcare expenses wasn't included in the Senate-passed version of President Trump's tax bill.