deals Archives - Athletech News https://athletechnews.com/tag/deals/ The Homepage of the Fitness & Wellness Industry Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:41:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://athletechnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ATHLETECH-FAVICON-KNOCKOUT-LRG-48x48.png deals Archives - Athletech News https://athletechnews.com/tag/deals/ 32 32 177284290 Clmbr & Forme Maker Acquires Sportstech https://athletechnews.com/clmbr-forme-maker-acquires-sportstech/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:41:17 +0000 https://athletechnews.com/?p=122168 Interactive Strength Inc.’s deal to acquire the connected fitness and equipment company is slated to close in early April Interactive Strength Inc., maker of fitness equipment under Clmbr and Forme, has struck a deal to acquire German-connected fitness and equipment company Sportstech, which sells indoor fitness equipment like the sBike Lite, sWalk Treadmill and sTread…

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Interactive Strength Inc.’s deal to acquire the connected fitness and equipment company is slated to close in early April

Interactive Strength Inc., maker of fitness equipment under Clmbr and Forme, has struck a deal to acquire German-connected fitness and equipment company Sportstech, which sells indoor fitness equipment like the sBike Lite, sWalk Treadmill and sTread Fold.

A binding transaction agreement has been signed and the deal is expected to close in early April. Sportstech serves customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Spain.

“At Sportstech, we’re focused on a world where fitness and health are accessible to everyone and attractive to anyone,” Sportstech founder and CEO Ali Ahmad said. Ahmad founded the company in 2012 and will join the TRNR board upon closing of the deal.

“TRNR’s equipment, distribution and finance experience as well as its Nasdaq listing represent the resources our employees and customers need to grow our fitness community without sacrificing quality of experience or outcomes,” Ahmad continued. “We’re very excited to bring our mission of helping everyone achieve their fitness goals to even more people, across more markets.”

the Sportsech sBike is pictured in a living room with a man using it
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TRNR founder and CEO Trent Ward stated that the deal is a huge leap forward for both companies — one that accelerates their joint ability to serve both consumers and businesses and grow globally. Ahmad and Ward both discussed the opportunities in the health and wellness market during a fireside chat at the Connected Fitness & Health Summit.

“In Ali and Sportstech, we have the ideal partner – an experienced and successful founder of a highly complementary fitness platform who bootstrapped his way to eight figures in profitable revenue and is motivated to grow even further and faster,” Ward said. “This is a proud day for the teams from both companies and a major boost for our ability to create shareholder value.”

Last December, Interactive Strength secured exclusive distribution in Metropolitan France and French Regions with French training and equipment brand Planet Fitness SAS — a three-year agreement that will yield a minimum commitment of 162 Clmbr units for Planet Fitness SAS.

“The global health and wellness market is growing, but also fragmented,” Ward added. “There’s a significant opportunity to create shareholder value by consolidating a portfolio of quality businesses that offer a variety of equipment, training and content to different types of customers, across many markets. Sportstech is exactly that kind of business, with an experienced, sophisticated team that’s also passionate about fitness.”

Before the announcement, Interactive Strength noted that Germany is the second-largest fitness market —second only to the U.S.—and is expected to be worth an estimated $6.8 billion by 2027. In a post on its website, the company stated that international expansion is one of the key pillars of its growth strategy, highlighting that it had established a presence in France, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the UAE in 2024.

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MyFitnessPal Acquires Intent, Adds Personalized Meal Planning https://athletechnews.com/myfitnesspal-acquires-intent-adds-personalized-meal-planning/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:16:09 +0000 https://athletechnews.com/?p=121706 MyFitnessPal adds personalized meal planning with Intent, launching this spring via Premium+ MyFitnessPal has acquired Intent, a personalized meal-planning app, that will enable the nutrition and food tracking app to offer personalized meal planning to its members.  “Figuring out what to eat to support your health goals may feel overwhelming, especially without the time or experience to plan ahead,” MyFitnessPal…

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MyFitnessPal adds personalized meal planning with Intent, launching this spring via Premium+

MyFitnessPal has acquired Intent, a personalized meal-planning app, that will enable the nutrition and food tracking app to offer personalized meal planning to its members

“Figuring out what to eat to support your health goals may feel overwhelming, especially without the time or experience to plan ahead,” MyFitnessPal CEO Mike Fisher said. “This is why learning how to create balanced, healthy meals is so important—particularly for those just beginning their health journeys.

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Fisher added that by integrating Intent’s technology, MyFitnessPal will offer tasty, budget-friendly meal options tailored to unique dietary preferences while also attracting new users.

MyFitnessPal users can expect personalized meal plans spanning several nutrition goals, streamlined meal logging, automated grocery lists and ingredient ordering. It will be available this spring via Premium+, MyFitnessPal’s premium membership ($99.99 per year). For now, a waitlist has been created to notify users when the new feature launches.

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Intent’s co-founders Will Sun and Peter Zhang are joining MyFitnessPal as part of the deal.

“Intent’s mission has been to empower people to simplify their lives with customized meal plans that cater to their goals and preferences, and our acquisition and future integration with MyFitnessPal feels like a natural next step in our evolution,” Sun said. “This collaboration amplifies our mission, leveraging MyFitnessPal’s incredible platform to bring personalized meal planning to millions. Together, we’re creating a comprehensive approach to their health journey.”

On a broader scale, much like the fitness industry is experiencing ongoing consultation, the same can be said for fitness and wellness apps.

Last year, Outside Inc. acquired MapMyFitnessTrainingPeaks struck a deal to acquire Indievelo, a virtual cycling platform, and AI-powered performance training platform Volt Athletics acquired Zama Gealth in a mental health push. This year, GoSaga acquired online fitness and wellness community Tone It Up.

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The Biggest Fitness & Wellness Acquisitions of 2024 https://athletechnews.com/biggest-fitness-wellness-acquisitions/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:01:00 +0000 https://athletechnews.com/?p=117100 ATN looks back at some of the industry’s biggest deals this year, which included major moves in gyms/studios, digital tech and fitness equipment As 2025 approaches, it’s a time for reflection. Here are some of the key mergers and acquisitions that have shaped the fitness, wellness, nutrition, and technology sectors this year: Gyms & Studios…

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ATN looks back at some of the industry’s biggest deals this year, which included major moves in gyms/studios, digital tech and fitness equipment

As 2025 approaches, it’s a time for reflection. Here are some of the key mergers and acquisitions that have shaped the fitness, wellness, nutrition, and technology sectors this year:

Gyms & Studios

The fitness and wellness industry witnessed one of its biggest merger deals in history earlier in 2024, with fitness franchise Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands (the parent company of Anytime Fitness) leading the way. The two entities are now under newly formed holding company, Purpose Brands, which is led by former Topgolf CEO Tom Leverton.

exterior shot of an Orangetheory Fitness studio in Boca Raton, Florida
credit: Purpose Brands/Orangetheory Fitness

Genesis Health Clubs, a privately-owned health club operator, strengthened its presence this year after acquiring The Atlantic Club, giving Genesis a presence in the East Coast fitness market.

LA Fitness, meanwhile, acquired XSport Fitness in 2024, bolstering its footprint in New York, Chicago and Virginia with 35 gyms that will be rebranded under one of Fitness International’s (the parent company of LA Fitness) four brands.

Similarly, Virginia-based Acac Fitness & Wellness centers scooped up La Maison Health & Fitness, a family-owned fitness club that served Pennsylvania residents.

In October, World Fitness Services (WFS), the parent company of World Gym Taiwan, moved to acquire Los Angeles-based World Gym International, handing WFS total control of the entire World Gym network and positioning the brand for more global expansion.

New World Gym leaders John Caraccio (l) and Michael Sanciprian (credit: World Gym International)

Urban Gym Group (UGG) also joined the action, acquiring Sparring Partners Holdings, owners of the London-based boutique gym brand Gymbox, while 26North made a successful play for Onelife Fitness.

Rounding out 2024 is PureGym, a leading U.K. gym operator that beat out Planet Fitness to acquire 67 Blink Fitness gyms in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The gyms will be rebranded under the PureGym label in 2025, and a franchising model could be on the horizon.

An image depicting a group fitness workout at PureGym.
credit: PureGym

Fitness Equipment

There’s also been considerable activity outside of the brick-and-mortar M&A space. FitLab, the multi-brand performance lifestyle company behind Nike Studios, acquired both equipment manufacturer Assault Fitness and performance equipment and apparel brand RPM Training this year after securing $65 million in strategic financing from Atlas Credit Partners.

Fitness equipment leader Echelon is advancing its efforts in recovery following its acquisition this year of ThriveX, known for its advanced recovery solutions such as cold immersion therapy systems, smart hybrid saunas and compression boots.

credit: ThriveX

Fitnessmith also made a bold move to secure Gym Source USA’s commercial equipment, maintenance, and service divisions.

Apps

In the app space, Outside Inc. acquired MapMyFitness from Under Armour as it looks to scale its digital platform in the outdoor and active lifestyle realm, while TrainingPeaks bought virtual cycling platform IndieVelo.

Person outside with happy arms
credit: Min An from Pexels

Corporate Wellness/B2B

Corporate wellness is set to boom following deals by fit tech leader EGYM, which purchased FitReserve, a U.S.-based studio and gym network. HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, also just acquired Corporate Fitness Works (CFW), an on-site and virtual fitness management solutions provider that manages 70 corporate fitness centers.

Smart ring maker Oura recently acquired software company Sparta Science to advance its B2B offerings.

Five Oura Rings displayed next to each other
credit: Oura

Nutrition & Supplements

PepsiCo scooped up Siete while Gen Z-favorite Ghost, a sports nutrition brand, was acquired by food and beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper.

Ghost energy drinks
credit: Ghost/Keurig Dr Pepper

The deal-making continues, as Pure Protein owner 1440 Foods acquired protein bar brand FitCrunch last month as “better-for-you” food and beverage options gain steam among health-conscious consumers. 

While it remains to be seen what 2025 has in store, the bigger question may be who will be the next to announce a deal.

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals 2024: 25 Fitness & Wellness Sales https://athletechnews.com/best-black-friday-cyber-monday-deals/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:40:57 +0000 https://athletechnews.com/?p=116156 ATN rounded up the best fitness and wellness holiday deals for 2024 to shop on Cyber Monday All products featured on Athletech News are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The holiday season is here, and with it comes one of…

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ATN rounded up the best fitness and wellness holiday deals for 2024 to shop on Cyber Monday
All products featured on Athletech News are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The holiday season is here, and with it comes one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year: Cyber Monday. Whether you’re gearing up to prioritize your health and wellness goals or looking to gift your loved ones tools to stay active and stress-free, 2024’s Cyber Monday deals have you covered. This year’s lineup spans everything from high-tech fitness trackers and soothing cold plunge tubs to stylish activewear and essential at-home workout gear. With significant savings across top wellness brands, now is the perfect time to snag products that will support a healthier, happier lifestyle into the new year. Below, Athletech News has rounded up the best fitness and wellness deals you won’t want to miss.

When Is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday 2024 follows Black Friday on Monday, December 2, extending the weekend of savings. This is a prime opportunity to snag exclusive online-only discounts, often with free shipping or added perks.

Deals to Expect

Cyber Monday 2024 promise major markdowns on a wide range of fitness and wellness products. Expect discounts on popular fitness gear like treadmills, yoga equipment, and running shoes, as well as cutting-edge tech such as fitness trackers and bone-conduction headphones. Wellness enthusiasts can look forward to deals on at-home testing kits, cold plunge tubs, and skincare innovations. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or holiday gifts, these sales offer the perfect chance to invest in items that elevate everyday well-being.

The Best Cyber Monday Fitness & Wellness Deals 2024

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