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. 2D AGO

    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

  2. 3D AGO

    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

  3. MAR 23

    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 the Health & Fitness Association, and Mike Goscinski to break down the biggest takeaways from the HFA Show. From the industry stepping into the “big leagues” to the growing role of alignment across operators, suppliers, and partners, this conversation unpacks what’s real, what’s changing, and where opportunities are emerging. If you were at HFA, this is your debrief. If you weren’t, this is what mattered. Topics include: • The biggest themes from HFA 2026 • Where the industry is gaining momentum • What alignment actually looks like across the ecosystem • Opportunities operators should be paying attention to now • What this means for the future of fitness Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    11 min

  4. MAR 20

    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 higher-dose Wegovy, while Daxko introduces a model for gyms to participate in medical weight loss without taking on clinical risk. We also cover Xponential Fitness’ FTC settlement, the Les Mills and Life Fitness partnership, Myzone’s expansion beyond cardio, new resistance training guidance from ACSM, the rise of recovery tech, and a new premium health club concept in Las Vegas. And yes, even Kraft Mac & Cheese is adapting to the protein trend. This Week In Fitness:  -HFA Show: Industry enters the “big leagues” -Daxko Launches Elevate Wellness (GLP-1 integration) -Novo Nordisk Wegovy HD approval and results -Xponential Fitness FTC settlement -Les Mills x Life Fitness partnership -Myzone strength tracking + Garmin integration -ACSM resistance training guidelines update -Robotic Therapeutics recovery tech expansion -Everhaus private health club concept (Las Vegas) -Kraft PowerMac protein launch Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. #fitnessbusiness #gymowners #fitnessindustry

    7 min

  5. MAR 11

    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 ClassPass Awards and what the data reveals about changing consumer preferences in fitness. The awards highlight standout gyms, studios, instructors and wellness businesses across 24 countries, based on real reservation data and member feedback. The results offer a unique look at where consumers are actually spending their time and money. Krissy and Ivy explore how consumers are redefining what a gym experience looks like, why community driven and experience forward facilities are standing out, the growing role of instructors as the primary draw for classes, and how recovery and wellness services are becoming part of the broader fitness routine. They also discuss the business implications for gym and studio operators heading into 2026, including what trends appear global and what still feels market specific. Topics discussed include • What the Best of ClassPass Awards reveal about consumer behavior • How the definition of a “gym” is evolving • The role of instructors in driving demand • Intensity based formats versus experience driven fitness • The growth of recovery and wellness services • What operators should pay attention to heading into 2026 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of the fitness and wellness industry.

    32 min

  6. MAR 6

    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 expansion and leadership moves. In this episode: -EGYM to Debut Smart Strength Series 3 at the HFA Show Connected fitness technology company EGYM plans to introduce its newest generation of smart strength equipment alongside a platform designed to connect training data, member onboarding and club operations. -WHOOP Plans to Hire 600 Employees in 2026 Wearable performance company WHOOP is expanding its global workforce as it continues investing in hardware development, research and product engineering. -ABC Fitness and Gym Launch Announce Strategic Partnership ABC Fitness and Gym Launch will combine business coaching, growth marketing and gym management software to help gym operators manage lead generation, sales and retention within one system. -Chelsea Piers Fitness Expands with New Manhattan Location The New York based fitness brand will open a 50,000 square foot club in Hudson Square as it approaches more than three decades in operation. -lululemon Launches New ShowZero Sweat Concealing Technology The apparel brand introduces new fabric technology designed to minimize the visible appearance of sweat during high intensity performance. -24 Hour Fitness Appoints Derek Gallup as Vice President of Fitness Industry veteran Derek Gallup returns to 24 Hour Fitness to lead the company’s fitness experience and training strategy. -UK Industry Releases New Guidance to Address Harassment in Gyms This Girl Can and ukactive released a new resource to help gyms and leisure centres communicate policies and strengthen safety standards for women and girls. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    5 min

  7. FEB 26

    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 Gremmen, Chief Growth Officer at HYROX, to explore how the sport has moved beyond race day and into structured partnerships with gyms across North America and globally. They discuss how HYROX is breaking down community barriers inside clubs, creating a flywheel effect that brings members in specifically to train for competition, and increasing engagement with personal training and goal driven programming. The conversation examines why preparing for a sport changes member behavior, how affiliate gyms are building momentum around it, and what operators can learn from the explosive growth of fitness racing. For gym owners and executives focused on retention, differentiation, and long term engagement, this episode offers a strategic look at where HYROX fits inside the modern gym model.

    28 min

  8. FEB 25

    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 Fitness, Krissy Vann breaks down the biggest business stories shaping the fitness and wellness industry right now. This weekly series delivers a concise, enterprise-level overview of the headlines operators, executives, and investors should be watching. This week’s stories include: • Planet Fitness closes 2025 with strong growth and positions itself around the GLP-1 opportunity • UFC GYM enters the longevity clinic space through a joint venture with NexGen MD Scientific • ŌURA signs a long term agreement with Team Finland and expands its Olympic presence • Escape Fitness USA is acquired, signaling a strategic push toward domestic manufacturing • The Athletic Clubs expands its structured squad model in New York City • NASM launches a new peer reviewed journal focused on applied coaching practice From medical integration to recovery technology to manufacturing strategy, this week’s headlines reflect how operators are repositioning around performance, longevity, and measurable outcomes. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    5 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
    230
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All Things Fitness and Wellness
  • Show Website
    All Things Fitness and Wellness

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