Tech
Walla’s New Software Tool Uses AI To Predict When Members Might Churn
WallaPredict uses artificial intelligence to help fitness studios and franchises boost member retention through early interventions.
Fresh Off $2.2B Valuation, Strava Said To Be Prepping for IPO
Strava is reportedly preparing for a U.S. IPO as soon as 2026, after a $2.2B valuation, acquisitions and key leadership hires.
Xplor, Clubessential To Merge in Major Fitness Software Consolidation
Xplor Technologies and Clubessential Holdings will merge to form a global software and payments giant serving gyms, studios and more.
Somnee Launches 2nd Gen Sleep Wearable, Adds NBA as Investor
Somnee is deepening its ties with the NBA as it rolls out a newer, improved version of its AI-powered sleep headband.
Fitness Brands Embrace Foreign Languages in International Expansion Push
Peloton, iFIT and the Strava-owned Runna are breaking language barriers in fitness with captions, AI coaching and multilingual features.
How Hapana Grows Studios at Scale Without Sacrificing Soul
With Hapana, expansion in the fitness and wellness industry doesn’t have to come at the expense of control or culture
Inside Apple’s New Fitness Features, From AirPod Heart Rate Sensors to AI Coaching
Apple’s latest updates to AirPods, Apple Watch and watchOS push fitness tracking into more moments of a user's day.
Logan Paul Joins Aescape as Investor, Partner
Logan Paul joins Aescape to back its AI-powered massage tech, following $83M funding and moves into Equinox, Life Time, Marriott and Hyatt.
Fitness Wearables Market Set To Hit $190B, but Data & Battery Life Hurdles Remain
Fitness trackers are expanding into healthcare, corporate wellness and women’s health, yet privacy risks and battery life remain hurdles.
Daxko Acquires Vision To Deepen Tech Support for Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
Daxko acquires Vision to expand its techn solutions for Boys & Girls Clubs, enhancing innovation, engineering and support for clubs in the US.
