All Things Fitness and Wellness

On this episode of The ATFW Podcast, host Krissy Vann is joined by Tyler Danen, founder of FitBench, to unpack the story behind his viral LinkedIn post that’s turned heads in the fitness industry. Viewed by over 50,000 people, Tyler’s post took aim at a troubling trend: the flood of copycat products in the market and the impact it has on genuine innovators. In this conversation, Tyler reveals what...

Welcome to This Week In Fitness, your go-to weekly update for the biggest news in the business of fitness and wellness. Hosted by Krissy Vann, this series covers the latest deals, trends, and insights—all in under five minutes. This Week’s Headlines: Equinox Fined for Complex Cancelation Policies Equinox Group has agreed to pay $600,000 in penalties and offer refunds to members after New York regu...

On this episode of The ATFW Podcast, Krissy Vann connects with Erin Phelan from the Fitness Industry Council of Canada to explore why national health and fitness initiatives matter to operators across North America—and what Canadian policy developments could signal for the broader industry. We’re covering: How national fitness days like Canada’s National Health & Fitness Day can boost member e...

Welcome to This Week in Fitness — where we crunch the latest fitness business headlines all in under 5 minutes. Hosted by Krissy Vann, this weekly segment from All Things Fitness & Wellness delivers quick, credible insights for operators, executives, and decision-makers in the global fitness industry. Here’s what’s making news this week: 1. Maxiom AI Launches with $2M Seed + $6M Series A Maxio...

On this episode of The ATFW Podcast, Brandon Cullen, Co-Founder and Chief Concept Officer of MADabolic, joins host Krissy Vann to break down the business philosophy behind his strength-driven interval training franchise. Brandon shares how his professional hockey background shaped MADabolic’s structured, performance-first approach—and why the brand was built to serve people beyond their sport, wit...

Welcome to This Week in Fitness by ATFW, where Krissy Vann crunches the latest fitness business headlines in under 5 minutes. Here’s what’s making news: 🔹 Airbnb Launches Wellness Services Airbnb expands into fitness and wellness with its new Airbnb Services feature, now available in 260 cities. Users can book yoga, HIIT, massage, and personal training—whether or not they’re staying in an Airbnb....

In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness , host Krissy Vann sits down with Mike Goscinski, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Health & Fitness Association, to break down what really happened during the recent Advocacy Fly-In on Capitol Hill. Over 100 fitness industry leaders met with lawmakers to advocate for the inclusion of the PHIT Act (Personal Health Investment Today A...

Welcome to This Week in Fitness , where host Krissy Vann crunches the latest fitness business headlines in under five minutes. From acquisitions and earnings to wearable tech and brand campaigns, here’s what’s making news across the industry: EōS Fitness Acquired EōS Fitness enters a new growth phase with fresh private equity backing. According to The Wall Street Journal , the deal values the comp...

In this powerful Mental Health Month episode on The ATFW Podcast , host Krissy Vann sits down with Anne Marie Chaker—former Wall Street Journal reporter, competitive bodybuilder, and author of the upcoming book LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives. Many in the fitness industry may recognize Anne Marie from her impactful keynote at the Women’s Leadership Summit...

This Week in Fitness is where host Krissy Vann crunches the latest fitness business headlines—in under 5 minutes.  From GLP-1 breakthroughs and recovery investments to strategic board moves and lifestyle-driven brand plays, we break down what’s actually moving the needle in fitness this week: -NASM announces the formation of a new Strategic Advisory Board led by Mark Mastrov and Neal Spruce -24 Ho...

In this raw and inspiring episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, we dive into mental health with Derek Gallup, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the fitness world. Derek opens up about how fitness became his anchor through some of the toughest personal challenges, including the struggles of supporting a partner through mental health crises. Derek’s career includes leader...

This is This Week in Fitness by All Things Fitness and Wellness, hosted by Krissy Vann. This is where we crunch the latest fitness business headlines in under 5 minutes. Here is what's making news: Crunch Fitness Majority Acquisition: Leonard Green & Partners acquires controlling stake as Crunch expands past 500 locations. Pvolve and Jennifer Aniston Launch Sculpt Anywhere: New portable w...

Recorded live at FIBO 2025 — one of the world’s largest trade shows for fitness, wellness, and health — this episode of The ATFW Podcast captures insights from global industry leaders. Host Krissy Vann sits down with executives from Canada, the UK, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Finland to explore what’s shaping the fitness landscape in 2025 and beyond. From economic pressures and consumer trend...

This Week in Fitness by All Things Fitness and Wellness delivers the top fitness business headlines—all in under five minutes. Hosted by Krissy Vann. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. In this episode: NHS Report Pushes for Physical Activity in Healthcare The NHS is calling for movement to be embedded in clinical care, backed by over $12 billion in potential economic...

Where is capital flowing in the fitness industry in 2025? In this special edition of The Fitness Business Forecast by All Things Fitness and Wellness—presented by ABC Fitness —host Krissy Vann leads a high-level conversation recorded on site at HFA 2025 in Las Vegas. The roundtable covers the financial forces shaping the industry today and tomorrow, including: Where venture capital, private equity...

This Week In Fitness , hosted by Krissy Vann, is your five-minute download of the top headlines shaping the business of fitness. Produced by All Things Fitness and Wellness , we deliver fast, factual, and insightful updates designed for decision-makers and industry insiders. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. This week’s episode covers: Wellhub to Acquire Urban Sport...

The fitness industry is seeing increased interest in longevity, GLP-1 medications, and venture capital investment. In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, host Krissy Vann speaks with Jeff Zwiefel, Executive Director of MIORA Longevity & Performance at Life Time, about what these developments mean for gym operators, investors, and the broader industry. Zwiefel, former COO of Life T...

This Week in Fitness brings you the latest business moves, trends, and innovations shaping the fitness industry—all in under five minutes. Hosted by Krissy Vann , this fast-paced update keeps you informed and helps keep your fitness business in shape with key insights from top brands and industry reports. In This Episode: F45 Training launches FIT House of Brands , bringing F45, FS8, and VAURA Pil...

The fitness industry is preparing for major shifts in policy, trade, and investment, and The HFA Show 2025 will be the epicenter of these discussions. In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, host Krissy Vann sits down with Liz Clark, CEO and President of the Health and Fitness Association, to break down the most important topics shaping the future of the industry. With global supply ch...

How is Burn Boot Camp differentiating itself in the competitive boutique fitness market? In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Amber Burke, Chief Operating Officer of Burn Boot Camp, shares insights into the company’s expansion, member engagement strategies, and the evolving landscape of group fitness. Burn Boot Camp has built a strong community-driven model, focusing on empowering i...

Welcome to This Week in Fitness , where Krissy Vann crunches the latest fitness business headlines all in under five minutes. Here’s what’s making news this week: 🔹 Life Time Reports Strong Financials & Expands MIORA – Revenue hit $2.621 million , up 18.2% , with record membership retention. The new Evanston club becomes the second location to offer MIORA Performance & Longevity Clinic ....

CEO of Physmodo, Andrew Menter, joins the All Things Fitness and Wellness podcast to discuss how fitness technology is transforming the industry. Andrew shares his personal journey from an unsuccessful business exit to discovering his passion and launching Physmodo—a company dedicated to helping gyms, fitness professionals, and corporate wellness programs use movement tracking technology to improv...

In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Kathleen Ferguson pulls back the curtain on the fitness industry, revealing why investing in the growth and development of fitness coaches is key to long-term retention and an elevated member experience. She explores the evolving role of fitness coaches in supporting women's health and wellness, including essential conversations around menst...

This Week in Fitness: Crunch the latest fitness business headlines in under 5 minutes with host Krissy Vann. IKEA’s sleep study reveals a global rest crisis, Pickleheads secures $2.5M to fix pickleball’s growing pains, TRX targets physical therapy, and Planet Fitness reshapes its leadership team.   IKEA Sleep Study Reveals Global Rest Crisis IKEA’s largest-ever sleep study finds people worldwide l...

In this episode, Krissy Vann sits down with Cara Fautley, Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at the Connected Health & Fitness Summit, to discuss the key themes and conversations that will dominate the fitness industry in 2025. Some of the topics covered include: - The rise of longevity, preventative health, and GLP-1 as major industry focuses - The growing importance of AI, digital transf...