All Things Fitness and Wellness
All Things FitnessAll Things Fitness and Wellness (ATFW) is a leading B2B media platform delivering timely, actionable insights for enterprise-level fitness and wellness industry professionals. From gym operators and franchise executives to investors and technology leaders, ATFW provides the strategic intelligence needed to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape.
Through our flagship video series This Week in Fitness, we deliver concise, high-impact updates on the fitness business—covering industry reports, leadership moves, M&A activity, brand expansions, consumer trends, and regulatory developments—all in under 5 minutes.
Our in-depth podcast series features candid conversations with top CEOs, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of fitness and wellness. We spotlight the strategies behind category-leading brands, explore tech integration, operational efficiency, member engagement, and the changing role of wellness in global business.
Whether you're scaling a gym chain, launching new verticals, or looking to understand the data and decisions driving industry change, ATFW is your go-to resource for enterprise-grade fitness business news and leadership insight.
Keep your fitness business in shape with ATFW hosted by Canadian television host and former fitness competitor Krissy Vann.
Episodes
228 episodes
HFA Show 2026: What Actually Mattered for the Fitness Industry
What actually stood out at HFA this year… and what does it mean for the fitness industry heading into 2026?In this special edition of the All Things Fitness and Wellness podcast, Krissy Vann is joined by Liz Clark, President and CEO of ...
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This Week In Fitness: Wegovy HD, Xponential FTC Settlement, HFA Show, and MyZone Strength tracking
We crunch the latest fitness business headlines all in under 5 minutes.This week, the industry steps into the big leagues at the HFA Show. GLP-1 medications continue to reshape the fitness industry. Novo Nordisk raises the bar with high...
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ClassPass Best of 2025: What the Data Says About the Future of Gyms with VP of Global Growth Ivy Wu
What actually defines a great gym experience today?In this episode of the All Things Fitness and Wellness podcast, Krissy Vann sits down with Ivy Wu, Vice President of Global Growth at ClassPass, to unpack the results of the 2025 Best of Cl...
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This Week In Fitness: EGYM Smart Strength at HFA Show, WHOOP Hiring 600, ABC Fitness x Gym Launch
Welcome to This Week In Fitness, where we crunch the latest fitness business headlines in under 5 minutes. Each episode delivers a quick breakdown of the stories shaping the global fitness industry, from technology and investment to club expans...
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How HYROX Is Driving Community and Retention in Gyms with Chief Growth Officer Douglas Gremmen
HYROX has evolved into one of the fastest growing competitive fitness sports in the world and its impact inside gyms is becoming harder to ignore.In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Krissy Vann sits down with Douglas Gre...
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This Week In Fitness: Planet Fitness Earnings, UFC GYM Longevity, ŌURA Olympic Deal
What happens when GLP-1 adoption accelerates inside high value gyms?Are longevity clinics the next evolution of premium fitness?And how embedded is biometric tracking becoming at the Olympic level?In this episode of This Week In ...
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Gym Participation & Wellness Trends 2026 | Fitness Industry Report with Melissa Rodriguez
What does the latest consumer data actually say about the state of the fitness industry heading into 2026?In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Krissy Vann sits down with Melissa Rodriguez to unpack new research on how Ame...
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This Week in Fitness: Mexico Expansion, 2,000 New Pilates Jobs, GLP-1 Legal Battle, Protein Cereal
In this episode of This Week in Fitness, we cover Planet Fitness expanding in Mexico, Pilates Addiction reaching 250 U.S. licenses, Novo Nordisk filing a lawsuit over compounded GLP-1 products, Ministry of Sound turning nightlife into competiti...
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What to Expect at the HFA Show 2026 in San Diego with The Health & Fitness Association
The HFA Show 2026 is almost here, and this year’s event in San Diego is expected to be the largest gathering of health and fitness industry professionals in North America.In this special edition of the ATFW Podcast, Krissy Vann shares i...
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This Week In Fitness: Hims & Hers Oral GLP-1, EoS Fitness Growth, UFC GYM China Expansion
This Week in Fitness breaks down the most important business stories shaping the global fitness and wellness industry. Each week, we cut through the noise to highlight expansion moves, technology shifts, investment activity, and emerging trends...
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GLP-1 Members Are Changing Gym Coaching | Chief Health & Wellness Officer Dave Appel of KORB Health
GLP 1s aren’t new but their impact inside gyms is accelerating.In this episode, Dave Appel, Chief Health and Fitness Officer at KORB Health Group, joins the podcast to unpack how the continued rise of GLP 1 use is changing the way gyms ...
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This Week in Fitness: Burn Boot Camp Taps Kevin Hart, McFIT Goes Global, and Hims & Hers Says “Rich People Live Longer”
Welcome to This Week in Fitness, where ATFW host Krissy Vann crunches the latest fitness and wellness business headlines—all in under five minutes.This week, we start with Burn Boot Camp making a bold move by bringing ...
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Scaling With Intention: Inside Fitness World Canada’s Franchising Plan with CEO Chris Smith
How do you scale a fitness business without losing focus?In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Chris Smith shares how Fitness World Canada is approaching its next phase of growth, including plans for franchising and contin...
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This Week in Fitness: EGYM–Playlist $7.5B Deal, Fitness World Expands, Women’s Health Moves Forward
This week on This Week in Fitness, we break down one of the largest technology deals in global fitness, as Playlist and EGYM announce a $7.5 billion merger. We also cover Fitness World’s $50 million expansion and franchise launch, major moves i...
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How Gyms Can Retain GLP-1 Members in 2026 with Behaviour Science Expert Dr. Heather McKee
How should gyms engage and retain members using GLP-1 medications in 2026? Behaviour science expert Dr. Heather McKee joins host Krissy Vann to break down what operators must understand as motivation, willpower, and progress cues sh...
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This Week In Fitness: Mark Mastrov Returns to 24 Hour Fitness, OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health & More
This Week In Fitness crunches the latest fitness business headlines, all in under five minutes. Hosted by Krissy Vann, the show delivers a fast, factual snapshot of what’s shaping the fitness and wellness industry for operators, executives, and...
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Fitness Industry Outlook 2026 | Growth, Advocacy & What Operators Need to Know
As the fitness industry enters 2026, operators are navigating growth, pressure, and rapid change.In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, host Krissy Vann speaks with Liz Clark, President and CEO of the Health & Fitness A...
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This Week In Fitness: Planet Fitness NYE 2026, Crunch Feel More, GLP-1s, 24 Hour Fitness
The final This Week In Fitness of 2025 breaks down the biggest fitness business stories shaping the industry as we head into 2026. Hosted by Krissy Vann, the episode covers how brand strategy, culture, consumer behavior, and GLP-1 medications a...
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Gym Membership Trends for 2026: Gen Z, Retention, and Pricing with ABC Fitness
In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Krissy Vann sits down with Lee Robinson, VP of Sales at ABC Fitness, to break down gym membership trends, member behavior, and what the data from 2025 reveals about running a successful gym in...
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This Week in Fitness: Noom & Weight Watchers Redefine GLP-1 Strategy as Clubs Compete on Experience
This week on This Week in Fitness, host Krissy Vann covers the key business stories shaping the fitness and wellness industry as 2025 comes to a close, including:-Noom expanding further into preventive health with microdose GLP-1s, beha...
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Inside Boutique Fitness: KPIs, Capital, and the 2026 Outlook with CEO of FitGrid Ntiedo Etuk
In this episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, Krissy Vann sits down with Ntiedo Etuk, Founder and CEO of FitGrid, to unpack how boutique fitness is being evaluated today and what needs to change as the industry heads into 2026.The...
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This Week In Fitness: GLP-1 Policy Shift, HYROX Science Report, ClassPass Activity Report
Welcome to This Week in Fitness by ATFW your five-minute rundown of the biggest developments shaping the global fitness industry.Hosted by Krissy Vann, this week’s episode covers expansion moves, training behavior insights, hybrid perfo...
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How Gym Owners Can Actually Retain Members This January: A Behaviour Science View with Myzone’s Dr Heather McKee
Every January, gyms see the same trend. A surge of motivated joiners followed by a sharp drop-off only weeks later. In this episode, Krissy Vann speaks with Myzone’s Dr Heather McKee, a leading behaviour change specialist, to examine what behav...
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This Week In Fitness: Matrix’s New Strength Line, Pickleball Kingdom’s TV Debut, elegant hoopoe’s AI Expansion and Equinox Hotel Deal
On this episode of This Week In Fitness, host Krissy Vann delivers a fast, news-driven breakdown of the major developments shaping the global fitness and wellness sector. Designed for industry leaders, operators and decision-makers, th...
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