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. 4D AGO

    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

  2. 3D AGO

    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

  3. FEB 19

    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 Americans are engaging with fitness and wellness today. They explore participation versus consistency, the gap between casual users and committed exercisers, how digital tools are being used, the rise of recovery and wellness services, and what motivates consumers to start and stick with a fitness routine. For gym owners, operators, and fitness executives planning for 2026, this conversation breaks down the questions that matter most when interpreting industry data and turning insights into strategy. Topics include: • Fitness participation and engagement trends • Consumer behavior in wellness and recovery • Digital fitness usage patterns • Barriers to consistency • Strategic considerations for operators Subscribe for weekly executive-level conversations on the business of fitness and wellness. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. #FitnessIndustry #WellnessTrends #GymOwners #FitnessBusiness #HealthAndFitness #IndustryReport #ConsumerTrends #FitnessData

    32 min

  4. FEB 17

    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 competitive fitness, the HFA Hall of Fame honoring Elaine LaLanne’s 100th birthday, and why protein cereal signals a bigger shift in consumer nutrition behavior. Stay ahead of the fitness business headlines shaping 2026. Stories Covered This Week: Planet Fitness Expands in Mexico Planet Fitness signs a new franchise agreement to open additional clubs in Tijuana and Mexicali. With gym penetration in Mexico below 7 percent, the market continues to present long-term growth opportunity. Pilates Addiction Sells 250 U.S. Licenses The boutique Pilates brand reaches a key development milestone and projects more than 2,000 new jobs in 2026, alongside a $5.25 million investment in instructor training. Ministry of Sound Turns Nightclub into Fitness Arena Ministry of Sound Games returns in London, staging a competitive fitness event inside a fully produced nightclub environment as operators experiment with experiential formats. Novo Nordisk Files Lawsuit Over Compounded GLP-1 Products Novo Nordisk sues Hims & Hers, alleging patent infringement tied to compounded semaglutide. The case highlights continued legal tension around GLP-1 access and regulation. HFA Hall of Fame to Honor Jack and Elaine LaLanne The Health & Fitness Association will induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne on March 15 in San Diego, followed by a celebration of Elaine’s 100th birthday ahead of The HFA Show. Protein Moves Into Breakfast Cereal General Mills and GHOST launch protein-enhanced versions of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms. The bigger story is how protein continues reshaping mainstream food categories beyond traditional performance nutrition. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    4 min

  5. FEB 11

    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 insights from a preview press conference ahead of the show. Hear what Liz Clark, President of the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), says attendees can expect, along with updates from Mike Goscinski on new industry research set to be released in March. If you’re a gym owner, executive, investor, or fitness operator planning to attend HFA 2026, this episode gives you context before you hit the show floor. The HFA Show takes place March 16–18 in San Diego. Krissy will be on site covering key conversations and trends. Connect on LinkedIn and follow All Things Fitness and Wellness for live updates from the event. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. #fitnessbusiness #fitnessindustry #gymowners

    14 min

  6. FEB 6

    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 operators and executives should actually be paying attention to — all in under five minutes. This Week in Fitness: The Stories We’re Watching The Pack Launches Global Franchising Platform Backed by Rumble co-founders, Super Bowl–winning NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, and Grammy Award–winning artist Ciara, The Pack moves into franchising as demand builds for experience-led, self-defense–based group fitness concepts. UFC GYM Enters Mainland China UFC GYM expands into Mainland China, bringing its performance-led, MMA-rooted training model to a fast-growing market focused on structured, results-driven fitness experiences. EoS Fitness Surpasses Two Million Members The HVLP operator closes 2025 with more than two million members, a 20 percent footprint expansion, a major Southern California acquisition, and continued investment in amenities and community initiatives. Technogym Named Official Supplier for Milano Cortina 2026 Technogym secures its tenth Olympic and Paralympic Games partnership, equipping athlete training centers across six host locations for the 2026 Winter Games. EGYM and seca Introduce Integrated Fitness Hub The two companies launch a combined onboarding and medical-grade body composition assessment station, signaling continued convergence between digital fitness ecosystems and clinical measurement. Hims & Hers Expands Weight Loss Offerings The telehealth platform adds a compounded oral semaglutide option, expanding delivery formats for GLP-1–based weight loss under licensed provider oversight. Dogtopia and YogaSix Partner on Routine-Based Wellness The brands launch Paws and Poses, a February initiative designed to help pet parents maintain consistent wellness routines by pairing yoga with dog daycare. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep you fitness business in shape. #fitnessbusiness #fitnessindustry #gymbusiness

    6 min

  7. FEB 5

    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 coach, program, and support members. We talk through how GLP 1 members often differ from traditional populations, why business as usual programming can fall short, and where gyms have a real opportunity to improve outcomes without compromising coaching culture. Dave also shares how medical support, telehealth, and fitness can work together to help members preserve muscle, stay engaged, and achieve results that previously felt out of reach. This is a practical conversation for gym owners and executives navigating the next phase of GLP 1 adoption focused on retention, staff education, and long term member value. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape.

    33 min

  8. JAN 29

    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 Kevin Hart into the business as an equity partner, franchisee, and executive leader—not a spokesperson. We also cover McFIT launching international franchising for the first time, signaling a new phase of European brand expansion. Plus, Hims & Hers Health returns to the Big Game with a provocative message on healthcare inequality, Lindora appoints new leadership as it scales its metabolic health franchise model, the Global Wellness Summit releases its 2026 wellness outlook, and Starbucks doubles down on protein and functional nutrition. If you’re a fitness or wellness operator tracking growth, franchising, leadership, and where consumer health expectations are headed next—this week’s episode is for you. Stories This Week Burn Boot Camp x Kevin Hart Burn Boot Camp brings Kevin Hart in as an owner and executive partner, signaling a shift toward celebrity involvement rooted in equity, operations, and long-term brand growth.McFIT Launches International Franchising The European gym giant opens franchising for the first time, targeting new global markets while preserving its company-owned model at home.Lindora Names Andrew Marlow President The 55-year-old medical weight loss brand sharpens its muscle-first metabolic health strategy and prepares to launch franchise sales nationwide.Hims & Hers Returns to the Big Game The telehealth platform tackles healthcare inequality head-on with its “Rich People Live Longer” campaign, reframing prevention and longevity as access issues.Global Wellness Summit Releases 2026 Outlook The annual Future of Wellness report highlights an over-optimization backlash, rising focus on women’s health, neurowellness, and more human-centered wellness experiences.Starbucks Expands Protein and Functional Nutrition Starbucks leans further into protein, matcha, and energy-forward offerings—another signal that daily nutrition expectations are shifting well beyond gyms.That’s it for This Week in Fitness. Stay fit, stay informed, and keep your fitness business in shape. #fitnessbusiness #fitnessindustry #fitness

    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
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All Things Fitness and Wellness
  • Show Website
    All Things Fitness and Wellness

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