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What are top executives leaving behind in 2025? ATN returned to the Eudēmonia Summit to dig into the trends, habits, and strategies industry leaders say won’t make it into the new year. These are the outs shaping the shift toward 2026. Robin Berzin MD David Perlmutter, MD Alejandro Bataller Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG Daniel J. Durand, MD, MBA Vic Riffel IV Sean Hoess

Smart gyms are evolving, and Garmin wants to lead the change. The company is integrating deep health and performance data to forge stronger connections between gyms and their members, turning one-way tracking into meaningful relationships.

Every Woman's Marathon returned for its second year, bringing a weekend of community, camaraderie, and celebration to Scottsdale. Created by women, for women, the event featured everything from hair braiding and pre-race yoga to food trucks and exclusive race-day gear. The marathon itself was a joyful display of strength and unity, with more than 40% first-time runners reflecting the truly welcoming spirit of the event.

NYC is overflowing with Pilates-inspired workouts, so we spent a day sampling some of the most buzzed-about. From the ski-style, slow-burn intensity of NRTHRN Strong, to SotoMethod's ultra-structured 60/10 intervals, to the somatic, phone-free release of The Class, each studio put its own twist on strength, breath, and mindful movement. Have a Pilates-inspired workout we should try next? Tell us below, and subscribe to Athletech News for more of the latest in fitness, wellness, and health.

From Peloton Interactive powerhouse to wellness founder, Kendall Toole is stepping into her next chapter with NKO Club. Her new app brings together fitness, emotional well-being, and community support in a way that reflects her own journey.

A Note From ATN Editor Ani Freedman: When former Peloton star Kendall Toole left the fitness brand, she knew she wanted to use her platform to build community. The best way to do it: create her own app. Building upon her Peloton-era mantra of “They can knock you down, but they will never knock us out,” Toole has just launched her new app called “Never Knocked Out” (NKO), which embodies three core pillars of wellness: exercise, nutrition and mental health. “The goal was to put all the apps that I love using into one space,” Toole told Athletech News. The app includes features like strength, cycling, boxing, Pilates and mobility workouts — with 10+ classes added per week — and mindfulness tools including guided breathwork and a gratitude journal. Toole has also added a catalog of healthy recipes. To read more, check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/e5sySmTi

What’s in for 2026? ATN went straight to the source at the Eudēmonia Summit, speaking with industry leaders to uncover the trends shaping the year ahead. We’re spotlighting the ins leading the conversation, with the outs up next. Robin Berzin MD Gabrielle Bernstein Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG Jeffrey Bland, PhD Daniel J. Durand, MD, MBA Vic Riffel IV Sean Hoess

Lumia™ is reimagining what a wearable can be, and it doesn’t go on your wrist. The company’s new smart earrings use blood-flow tracking to deliver deeper, more accurate insights into stress, recovery, and overall health. Backed by $7M in new funding and years of engineering and clinical testing, Lumia is betting that jewelry-based tech is the next big shift in personal wellness. 🔗 Read the full article for a closer look at Lumia’s breakthrough and what it could mean for the future of wearables: https://bit.ly/3LONZxY

Step inside the Eudēmonia Summit with Kenny Santucci as he takes you through the atmosphere, the standout brands, and the movement unfolding throughout the event. It’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse into an experience full of ideas and innovation.

What if your next night “out” didn’t involve going out at all? Soft clubbing is turning gyms into the most unexpected social hotspots of the moment. Movement, music, community, no hangover. And the best part? It’s attracting people who never thought they’d enjoy nightlife in the first place.