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About Nick Keppler

Nick Keppler is a freelance journalist, writer and editor. He enjoys writing the difficult stories, the ones that make him pore over studies, talk about subjects that make people uncomfortable, and explain concepts that have taken years to develop. Nick has written extensively about psychology, healthcare, and public policy for national publications and for those locally- based in Pittsburgh. In addition to Athletech News, Nick has written for The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Vice, Slate, Reuters, CityLab, Men’s Health, The Gizmodo Media Group, The Financial Times, Mental Floss, The Village Voice and AlterNet. His journalistic heroes include Jon Ronson, Jon Krakauer and Norah Vincent.

COVID-19 vaccination to be required by Equinox and SoulCycle

Equinox and Its Creditors Are Lawyering Up for a Possible Showdown

Equinox and Its creditors are lawyering up for negotiations that show and reveal major distress bubbling beneath the fitness company.

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Do Fitness Trainers Own Rights to Online Training Videos?

As studios and trainers move online, the question of who owns the rights to these online video fitness classes and content are arising.

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Who’s Liable for Workout Injury During Online Session?

Gyms usually have members sign a weaver to protect themselves & trainers from liabilities for injuries occurring during a workout.

The American Fitness Industry Lost 58 Percent of Its Revenue in 2020

Congressional Reps Ask for $30 Billion in Covid-19 Relief for Fitness Industry

Bipartisan bill drafted to help the fitness industry weather the unprecedented hardship caused by the covid-19 pandemic.

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Personal Trainer Salary Survey (2020) Results Revealed

Personal trainers have taken significant financial hit due to covid-19, according to a salary survey from Personal Trainer Development Center.

Is Technology Changing the Business of Meditation?

Technology companies are investing in the business of meditation

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Fitness App Future: What’ll be Scenario Post-Pandemic?

London-based firm Technavio says much of the growth in future will come from wearable fitness tech that interacts with apps.

Yoga Teachers and Studios Seek Shelter Online as Covid-19 Pulverizes Studios  

The Yoga Industry Struggles to Pivot, Teachers and Studios Seek Shelter Online as Covid-19 Pulverizes Studios