Ani Freedman

About Ani Freedman

Ani Freedman is Editor of Daily News & Digital Content for ATN. Previously, she reported on health and wellness for Fortune Magazine, covering fitness, mental health, the latest in health science and more. Her reporting for InDepthNH.org on environmental pollution and local politics earned her multiple awards, including the nationally recognized Community Champion award from the Institute for Nonprofit News. She is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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Treadmill Concept Stride Fitness Rebrands Around Strength Training

To fuel a comeback, Stride Fitness is removing treadmills and adding more strength training equipment, while embracing trends like recovery and Hyrox.

Exercise Is Just as Good as Therapy for Mental Health, Researchers Find

A large-scale review found that cardio led to the strongest reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, but all forms of exercise performed well.

Amazon Enters Lab-Testing Race Through Lifeforce Partnership

Amazon just became the next major player to enter the biomarker blood testing wars with the launch of Health Insights.

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Indoor Cycling Slump Hits Popular Texas Studio Brand

Ride Indoor Cycling will close two locations as the broader indoor cycling category faces waning consumer interest post-pandemic.

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Wearables Could Become Proactive Mental Health Tools, Study Suggests

A new study has uncovered a novel use for wearables in mental health treatment: treating major depressive relapses before they occur.

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Somnee’s AI Sleep Headband Takes Top Prize at NFLPA Pitch Day

Somnee was named winner of the NFL Players Association’s 10th annual Pitch Day, following in the footsteps of brands like Whoop.

reformer Pilates studio inside the Exhale spa

Exhale Spa, Salt Fitness Revamp Wellness Club Inside Loews Atlanta Hotel

The co-branded space features a reformer Pilates studio, Technogym equipment, a full spa and recovery modalities.

Stanford Grads Launch Continuous Hormone-Monitoring Wearable for Women

Clair's non-invasive wearable continuously tracks key hormones in real time, signaling a broader shift toward women-first health tech in fitness and wellness.

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Pvolve Hires Jesse McBain as Studio Growth Exec, Eyes 50 Open Locations

Pvolve's new COO of studio development, Jesse McBain, reveals where the popular low-impact fitness brand is headed in the coming months.

Amped Fitness' new gym in Mesa, Arizona

Amped Fitness Adds Reformer Pilates, Joining a Growing Gym Trend

Another big-box gym operator is getting in on the Pilates wave, as Amped Fitness is introducing a reformer-based modality to its new Columbus, Ohio, gym.