For health and longevity, a little exercise goes a long way. A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine detailed the relationship between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and mortality rates. TL;DR: Upping daily MVPA by a few minutes could reduce premature deaths in the US while providing substantial public health benefits: 10 min ⬆️ could prevent 111K deaths 20 min ⬆️ could prevent 209K deaths 30 min ⬆️ could prevent 272K deaths Despite the upside, most people don’t exercise enough and 23% of US adults are sedentary. Time is a barrier for many, but these findings should be an inspiring reminder that any activity is a step in the right direction. And everyone—from fitness brands and gym operators to employers, healthcare providers, and government officials—should make promoting daily physical activity a top priority.
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Technogym keeps on innovating. As the official cardio, strength, and functional training equipment supplier of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Technogym is leveraging AI to optimize athlete performance with: ✅ Technogym Checkup: assesses body composition, strength, balance, mobility, and cognitive abilities to provide personalized training protocols. 🦾 Biostrength: a next-gen strength training system delivering 6 workload modes (isotonic, no inertia, eccentric overload, eccentric reduction, viscous, and elastic) to improve results by 30%. Technogym's AI-driven solutions provide in-depth athlete performance analysis, tailored training programs, virtual body projections for instant feedback, and adaptive exercises for injury management. The company's Technogym Lab, collaborating with athletes, physicians, and researchers worldwide, continues to develop cutting-edge fitness and rehabilitation equipment. These innovations aim to optimize performance for Olympic athletes and gym-goers alike, revolutionizing sports training in the AI era.
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Sauna is gaining clinical co-sign. 🔥🩺 A 2021 study looked at the biological impact of sauna, and found that the wellness routine appears to extend healthspan. By mimicking the same physiological and protective responses as exercise, repeated sauna use optimizes stress response — protecting against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease. Researchers say sauna-ing can also preserve muscle mass and fight sarcopenia. Science is stacking in favor of the Finnish tradition, with other studies showing: • Saunaing ~3x/week lowers all-cause mortality risk by 40% and CVD death risk by 27%. • Sauna lowers blood pressure and cholesterol—while enhancing cardio fitness and recovery—when paired with exercise. • A single session can improve reaction time, psychological stress, and mood. Heat therapy is being explored as a path to combat depression, dementia, arthritis, and even cancer. Surging with wellness consumers, the global sauna market is expected to top $195B by 2029. [Study: Patrick RP, Johnson TL. Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan. Exp Gerontol. 2021.]
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GURNER Group unveiled its latest wellness concept. The Australian development company is readying social wellness club SAINT, debuting in Melbourne’s St Kilda this September. Not to be confused with sister brand Saint Haven, the latest iteration caters to over-25s seeking a “high-end playground of health, connection and revelry”. Luxury to the core, GURNER is building a wellness empire. Last year, it launched Saint Haven Melbourne, with two additional sites on the way. And in March, it announced plans for Elysium Fields, a longevity-focused neighborhood. While it caps club membership, GURNER™ Group sees no limit on its wellness ambitions, with the segment’s revenues expected to hit ~A$300M in the next six years.
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Science-backed wellness has made skincare a matter of health. Whether to avoid toxins or wrinkles, more people are paying attention to what goes in their pores — sparking the rise of high-performance personal care. • Emphasizing suncare, Kelly Slater’s DTC brand Freaks of Nature launched in May. • Designed for men, Dwayne Johnson’s PAPATUI and Logan Paul’s W debuted this year. • Targeting teen athletes, Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher released Medalist Skin this month. • Selling post-sweat luxury, OffCourt’s unisex lineup spans deodorant, perfume, and more. An early mover, Naomi Osaka’s KINLÒ rolled out “functional skincare” for melanated skin in 2021, while Ursa Major Skincare and Oars + Alps make products for outdoor enthusiasts. A concurrent trend, athlete-focused beauty is catching on. Fresh off an Under Armour NIL deal, the Cavinder twins joined Hustle Beauty as co-founders, Serena Williams launched WYN BEAUTY by Serena Williams in April, and Glossier, Inc. partnered with the WNBA.
Athlete-Focused Personal Care Gains Traction
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Loud Rumor 🤝 SupaFitGrow The growth partner for fitness brands and digital lead generation specialists are joining forces to help gym and studio operators succeed. The strategic partnership combines Supafitgrow's expertise in securing low-cost, high-quality leads with Loud Rumor's proven track record of helping gyms grow by an average of 134% over a 12-month cycle. Transforming gym and studio ownership, the alliance aims to enhance every aspect of business operations — setting a new industry standard.
Loud Rumor and SupaFitGrow Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Gyms and Fitness Studios
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Kids aren’t as active as they used to be. Worse, it’s affecting their development into adulthood. A new study from Asics reveals a growing “exercise generation gap.” 👉 57% of Silent Generation (aged 78+) reported daily activity during childhood. 👉 Just 19% of Gen Z (aged 18-27) said the same. Dropping out of sports earlier, spending less time outside, and too much time online… kids aren’t getting the ingredients they need to become healthy adults. Globally, Gen Z showed the worst mental wellness scores, averaging 62/100 based on the survey’s scale. [📊: Asics State of Mind Study]
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Xplor Mariana Tek is gamifying fitness and wellness. The all-in-one platform unveiled a new suite of gamification features for boutique studios, designed to boost member engagement and motivation. The tools include: 🥇 Personalized goal-setting ✅ Streak tracking for class attendance 📊 Customizable challenges with leaderboards Obsessed with building memorable experiences that turn consumers into loyal brand advocates, Xplor Mariana Tek serves thousands of studio locations across the UK, US, and Canada, with plans to expand into Europe and Australasia.
Xplor Mariana Tek Launches In-App Gamification to Help Fitness Studios Motivate More Consumers to Reach Their Goals
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