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A 30-year study indicates that weekly strength training for 90 to 120 minutes has serious benefits for lowering risk of death, with no further benefit found above that duration
The Texas-founded operator has transformed three Fitness Connection locations with expanded strength areas, upgraded cardio and sought-after recovery amenities as competition to meet growing member expectations intensifies
The strength training boom is no passing fad. Research continues to point to building and maintaining muscle as not only pivotal to longevity and functional movement, but also as a vital component of GLP-1-supported weight-loss plans to support overall health.
Despite the strength boom currently sweeping across gyms and studios, Echelon Fitness, a leading fitness equipment supplier, says the industry needs to take a different approach when it comes to delivering what consumers and operators need from the modality.
Peloton’s new HiLit+ program comes as the brand leans further into sustainable training and longevity-focused protocols.
The Minnesota-based Discover Strength now operates 41 studios across 15 states, with multi-unit franchisees driving much of its recent growth.
A new Myzone report shows that gym members across age groups are spending more time working out in lower-to-moderate intensity zones, which it calls "habit and longevity" training.
The women’s-only lifting concept, co-founded by SculptHouse founder Katherine Mason and Nike trainer Betina Gozo Shimonek, will debut in Dallas in September.
Fitbit data from 750 adults found that daily movement and exercise levels declined after people started taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
One LDN, a high-performance gym brand in the U.K., is looking to raise funds for two new locations in London.
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