All Things Fitness and Wellness

Krissy Vann
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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. 

  1. 1D AGO

    How Smart Gym Owners Are Turning GLP-1s Into Real Revenue

    The fitness industry is at an inflection point and most gym owners still don't have a strategy for it. Bob Thomas does. With over 44 years in the industry, Bob has pioneered recurring revenue models, built gym technology from scratch, and helped shape some of the biggest fitness brands in the country. So when GLP-1s hit the scene, he didn't hesitate. While others were skeptical, Bob went all in — building the infrastructure, living the protocol himself, and launching Next Gen MD 360 to bring medical and fitness together under one roof. In this episode, Bob breaks down exactly how gym operators can integrate GLP-1 programs into their business, what the biggest mistakes are that facilities are making right now, how to navigate the compliance wall between fitness and medicine, and why the operators who act now will own the next decade of the industry. This isn't a conversation about whether GLP-1s are here to stay. They are. This is about what you do next.

    30 min

  2. 4D AGO

    This Week In Fitness: Spotify x Peloton, Bay Club $65M Deal, Fitness World UBC, GLP-1 Study

    This Week In Fitness is your weekly breakdown of the biggest fitness business stories, covering the trends, data, and decisions shaping the industry, all in under 5 minutes. This week: Spotify launches a fitness hub with Peloton content Bay Club acquires its flagship San Francisco city block for $65M Fitness World expands with TRAIN by FW at University of British Columbia University of Pennsylvania study surfaces new GLP-1 signals ABC Fitness partners with International Personal Trainer Academy Zumba marks 25 years with global activation Technogym lands on TIME 100 Most Influential Companies From platform consolidation to real estate strategy, workforce development, and emerging health signals, this week’s stories highlight where the fitness industry is heading next. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    4 min

  3. APR 23

    Europe’s Fitness Market Hits 75M Members… Now What? EHFF Insights on Growth, Gen Z & Longevity

    Europe’s fitness industry has surpassed 75 million members and is approaching €39 billion in revenue—but what comes next? In this special episode of All Things Fitness and Wellness, we take you inside the European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne, where over 600 industry leaders from 44 countries gathered to discuss the future of fitness, health, and wellbeing. This episode goes beyond the headlines to unpack what’s actually driving growth—and where the industry needs to evolve. Key highlights from EHFF include: – Strong membership growth across Europe, with the market reaching 75.5 million members (+5.8%) – Nearly €39.1 billion in total industry revenue, reflecting continued expansion across key markets – Germany now surpassing the UK in total membership, signaling shifting regional dynamics But growth alone isn’t the story. The conversations at EHFF pointed to a broader transformation underway: – The rise of HVLP (high value, low price) models and their impact on accessibility and scale – Increasing focus on Gen Z and the need for operators to rethink experience, communication, and engagement – The emergence of longevity, recovery, and healthspan as core pillars of future business models – The growing role of wearables, data, and AI in shaping personalized member journeys – The impact of GLP-1 medications and what they mean for long-term behavior change and retention Industry leaders also emphasized the importance of unification and collaboration across the sector, along with the need to learn from adjacent industries to continue evolving. Featuring insights from: – Kai Troll, CEO of EuropeActive – Marcel Boots, Interim President of EuropeActive & Strategic Advisor to the Board at Basic-Fit – Herman Rutgers, Ambassador at EuropeActive This episode also includes a preview of the European Health & Fitness Market Report, produced in collaboration with Deloitte, offering a deeper look into the data shaping operator decisions. For fitness executives, gym operators, and industry professionals, this is a look at where the European market stands—and where it’s heading next. Subscribe for more insights from the global fitness and wellness industry.

    21 min

  4. APR 22

    This Week In Fitness: Europe Hits 75M Members, Xponential’s Biggest Deal, HYROX x Les Mills

    This Week In Fitness is your weekly breakdown of the biggest fitness business stories, covering the trends, data, and decisions shaping the global fitness industry, all in under 5 minutes. This week’s episode tracks where the industry is scaling, where capital is flowing, and how programming is evolving across operators, brands, and global markets. This week: Europe’s fitness market surpasses 75.5 million members and reaches €39.1 billion in revenue, signaling continued growth and consolidationXponential Fitness signs its largest multi-unit deal ever, expanding Club Pilates with Riser Fitness across 127 new locationsJETSET Pilates accelerates franchise growth, surpassing 350 territories with strong early unit economicsLes Mills partners with HYROX to bring performance-based training into group fitness at global scaleLife Time launches HYBRID XT, connecting in-club programming to competition through its LT Games ecosystemWellhub and Urban Sports Club expand across Europe, scaling corporate wellness and driving new member acquisition for operatorsThis week also highlights a broader shift toward hybrid training, multi-unit franchise scaling, and new demand channels through corporate wellness platforms. Plus, stay tuned for a special edition of All Things Fitness and Wellness featuring updates from the European Health and Fitness Forum. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    4 min

  5. APR 13

    What’s Actually Working in Fitness: State of Personal Training, The Truth About AI, and Wearables | Ft. NASM, ABC Fitness, Myzone

    Recorded live from the HFA Show floor, this edition of HFA Insider brings together three perspectives shaping the future of the fitness industry. David Van Daff of National Academy of Sports Medicine breaks down the current state of personal training, from the rise of social media influencers to the ongoing fragmentation in certification and education. Finn Hegarty of ABC Fitness cuts through the noise on AI, focusing on what is actually driving results for operators versus what is just hype. And Tom Davies of Myzone shares insights on the evolving role of wearables, motivation, and how technology is influencing long-term member engagement. From trainers to tech to behavior change, this conversation connects the dots on what is really moving the industry forward right now.

    20 min

  6. APR 9

    This Week In Fitness: HFA Report, Nike Studios Close, Xponential Strategic Review & GLP-1 Boom

    This Week In Fitness is your weekly breakdown of the biggest fitness business stories, covering the trends, data, and decisions shaping the industry, all in under 5 minutes. This week: HFA report shows 81M US gym members and record-high engagementFitness Membership Divide reveals $128B opportunity and monetization gapGLP-1 awareness hits 92% as consumer behavior and spending shiftPlanet Fitness earns top workforce ranking for career mobilityNike shuts down Nike Studios, signaling shift to partnershipsXponential Fitness explores sale, merger, or strategic alternativesOnSight wins HFA Innovation Alley Pitch Fest with real-time gym data techStrava and IAMS launch “Pet Tag,” highlighting pets as a fitness driverStay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    6 min

  7. APR 2

    Inside the Fitness Business at HFA: CEO of UFC Gym Adam Sedlack, Chief of Trouble Emma Barry & Executive Chairman Mark Mastrov on Expansion, Small Group & Longevity

    What’s actually driving growth in the fitness business right now? In this special edition of All Things Fitness and Wellness, recorded live on the show floor at the HFA Show 2026, Krissy Vann sits down with three industry leaders operating at scale to unpack where momentum is coming from and what operators should be paying attention to. Adam Sedlack, CEO of UFC Gym, breaks down the brand’s global expansion, including international growth markets and how UFC Gym is building momentum beyond the U.S. Emma Barry shares how operators should be thinking about small group training and the role of instructors, including where growth is showing up globally and how programming decisions are shifting. Mark Mastrov discusses stepping back into 24 Hour Fitness, with a focus on integrating longevity services into the business and what that means for the future of fitness offerings. Across all three conversations, you’ll also hear unfiltered perspectives on what’s happening in the industry right now and where operators are placing their bets. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    27 min

  8. APR 1

    This Week In Fitness: HFA CEO Exit, EGYM x Playlist, WHOOP $575M, GLP-1 Debate

    This Week in Fitness is your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping the global fitness, wellness, and health club industry—all in under 5 minutes.  From major M&A deals and leadership changes to GLP-1 developments, wearable tech, and operator insights, we cover what fitness business owners, executives, and industry professionals need to know. This week we cover: -HFA Announces Leadership Transition as Liz Clark Steps Down -Global Coalition Calls for Integrated Approach to GLP-1 Care -Hims & Hers Expands Access to GLP-1 Medications -Playlist and EGYM Close $7.5B Merger -ClassPass Report Highlights Studio Capacity and Revenue Trends -WHOOP Raises $575M at $10.1B Valuation -Hyperice Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    6 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Krissy Vann
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All Things Fitness and Wellness
  • Show Website
    All Things Fitness and Wellness

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