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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.

Xpoential Fitness IPO

Xpoential Fitness, Owner of Club Pilates, Pure Barre and Other Niche Fitness Studios, May Be Planning an IPO

Xpoential Fitness, the global franchisor planned to go public last year but waited because of COVID-19. Does it expect the fitness club industry to rebound?

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Kemtai AI Offers Live Workout Feedback [CF Interview]

Kemtai cofounder Mike Telem: These are actual trainers that uploaded their workouts to Kemtai and you get guidance and feedback that is based

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Dish Network Lawsuit: Peloton, Lululemon, NordicTrack Parent Sued

Through its lawsuit, Dish Network is hoping courts & federal regulators will agree its streaming capabilities are patented .

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Opinion: Fitbit Luxe Tracker, Virtual Trainers as Music Influencers, Equinox Trainer Business, New Life Time NYC Tour

Athletech News' take on new Fitbit Luxe Tracker, virtual trainers as music influencers, Equinox trainer's business, new Life Time NYC tour.

McKinsey and Company Fitness Report

McKinsey and Company Fitness Report: Global Fitness Market Reaches $1.5 Trillion and Consumers Have New Priorities

Consumers are adding sleep and mindfulness to their wellness concerns and increasingly expecting personalized, digitalized experiences according to McKinsey and Company.

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Peloton Tread+ Recall Refusal Causes Stocks to Fall

Peloton Tread+ recall refusal caused the stock prices to drop to $105 on Monday after a healthy $116 at the close on Friday.

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Moxie Fitness Trainers Platform Now Has $8.4 Million

Moxie will tweak parts of its fitness platform, curating top class selections, enabling new users-trainers connecting tools, & offering classes preview.

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Tempo Weight Training System Gets $220M: Update

Tempo weight training machines sell for $2,500 to $4,000, plus a $39 subscription for instruction videos and live classes.

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LA Fitness Sues Insurers for $500M Over COVID-19-Related Losses

LA Fitness, the 700-club chain is facing off against its network of insurers to recoup losses due to Covid-19-related business interruption.

ABC Fitness Acquires FitnessBI

ABC Fitness Solutions Acquires FitnessBI

The acquisition allows ABC Fitness Solutions, a partner to gym owners since 1981, to enter the sector of 'data warehouse as a service.'