Fitness

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Pure Barre Sets the ‘Barre’ High With Summer Challenge

Pure Barre's summer challenge returns to studios this July, inviting members to boost consistency and explore four distinct barre workouts.

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SweatPals Builds Gen Z’s ‘Third Space’ With Fitness & Flexibility

SweatPals is expanding its social fitness platform with new tools for trainers and Klarna-powered payment plans for attendees.

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Katy Hearn’s Sesh App Launches Free Strength Program

Sesh is offering a free four-week strength training program this July, with flexible workouts for the home or at the gym.

Apple Fitness+ Adds ‘F1 the Movie’-Themed Workouts

Apple is inviting users to channel their inner racecar driver with a new collection of high-intensity workouts inspired by its new F1 film.

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HFA Ushers In New Leadership; Luke Carlson To Serve as Board Chair

The Health & Fitness Association begins its 2025–2026 board term with new leadership, five incoming directors and renewed advocacy efforts.

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Om No: Yoga Studios Flunk Global Service Test, but Opportunity Awaits

Yoga studios ranked last in client experience, trailing other fitness modalities and revealing a clear opportunity for operators.

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Crunch Franchisee Fitness Ventures Hits 60 Locations

Fitness Ventures, the second-largest Crunch franchisee, has hit a 60-studio milestone, with plans to open 75 by year's end.

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Home Fitness Equipment Brand RitFit Opens Showroom in California

RitFit has opened its first showroom, in Chino Hills, California, offering hands-on access to its equipment and exclusive, in-store deals.

New Framework Helps Doctors Refer Patients to Certified Fitness Professionals

In a step toward bringing physical activity assessment, prescription and referral into mainstream healthcare as a standard of care, CREP ..

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GymNation Launches Cooled Group Fitness Class To Beat Summer Heat

GymNation is beating the UAE heat with a viral, ice-powered fitness class featuring frozen weight vests, “Blizzard Sprints” and more.