Fitness

Why Connected Fitness Is a Must for Fitness Franchise Brands in 2024

A leading manufacturer of smart equipment and best-in-class workout content, Echelon is all in on the power of connected fitness for franchise brands.

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For Life Time’s Casey Cohen, Group Fitness Is a Chance for Social Exploration

Across four New York City Life Time facilities, an energetic NASM-certified personal trainer, Casey Cohen, is leading a cathartic fitness movement.

Weed & Workouts: Cannabis Offers Fitness Benefits, Study Finds

Marijuana may help people better enjoy their workouts but it can also increase perceived exertion, researchers have found.

NYC-Society Launches To Help New Yorkers Find the Right Fitness Studios

Following a successful launch in Chicago, entrepreneur Erin Schirack has brought her fitness and wellness discovery platform to New York City.

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BODi Offers Subscription-Free Programs To Drive Downloads

The company formerly known as Beachbody is making classes like P90X, 21 Day Fix and Portion Fix available via an individual purchase model.

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Hyrox Launches Training Ecosystem for Gyms Worldwide

People around the world will be able to train for Hyrox fitness races at their local gyms with dedicated equipment and workout programming.

REP Fitness Pushes Deeper Into European Home Gym Market

REP Fitness, a fast-growing equipment supplier, is looking to re-create its American home-fitness success across the pond.

EuropeActive Welcomes New CEO, Elects Board Members

Kai Troll will lead Europe's top non-profit health and fitness organization into its “next great chapter” following strong 2023 results.

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Best of Both Worlds: The Rise of High-Intensity, Low-Impact (HILIT) Training

Brands like Solidcore are championing the benefits of HILIT, which combines HIIT's efficiency with a low-impact focus, reducing wear and tear.

Xponential Fitness Loses Pair of Execs, Adds to Lindora Team

Xponential Fitness lost a pair of longtime executives, although it made a key hire for Lindora, its newly acquired metabolic health brand.