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Executives from three booming fitness brands talked growth strategies at Franchise Times’ inaugural Fitness Finance & Growth Conference. From boutique concepts to big-box gyms, top-tier brands are tapping into stronger franchisee profitability, pricing strategies, new modalities and internal investments to successfully scale.In eight years, Daniel Gallagher has been along for a busy ride as the chief financial officer of Crunch Fitness.The big-box fitness concept has more than tripled its EBITDA—or earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization—from 2018 to 2025 and gained momentum with unit growth, said Gallagher. Settling into its Crunch 3.0 redesign and Leonard Green & Partners’ majority…

Lifestyle Contributor Kari Hawker Diaz returns with Balance of Nature to discuss the future of health and nutrition in America and share simple habits and strategies to help everyone live healthier lives.Doctor Howard, founder of Balance of Nature, explains the company’s mission to help individuals bridge nutritional gaps through products made from a variety of whole fruits and vegetables. With a focus on quality and simplicity, Balance of Nature aims to support overall wellness as part of a balanced lifestyle.Driven by the belief that better nutrition can positively impact lives, Doctor Howard and his team remain committed to helping people…

Set deep in the Val d’Orcia, amid rolling vineyards and spectacular hillside scenery, Castiglion del Bosco is Tuscany at its most cinematic. Wake early to watch the landscape change as the early morning mist rises above the hills. This vast 5,000-acre estate, anchored by a beautifully restored medieval borgo, feels less like a hotel and more like a private Tuscan village, steeped in rich history and preserved with the utmost attention to detail.Rooms and suites are housed in honey-coloured stone buildings; inside, you’ll find terracotta floors, plush beds and furnishings, generous terraces and far-reaching vineyard views. Villas with private pools…

Eating meat is often considered ‘manly’ and has been linked with traditional masculinity in advertising for many years. However, clinical research is increasingly turning this narrative on its head, proving that a plant-based diet can significantly enhance physical performance. Nutritional experts now know that the key to male vitality lies in the circulatory benefits of whole foods rather than animal proteins. A bold new campaign from PETA is using this science to highlight how ditching dairy and meat can drastically improve men’s sexual health and stamina. The science behind the stamina Created in collaboration with creative agency Samy, the three…

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) – For the fifth year in a row, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Sigma Xi Lambda Chapter will celebrate Juneteen with the Alpha Cares Community Health and Wellness Fair.The fair will take place on Friday, June 19 at Washington Street Baptist Church at 721 Washington Street in Paducah. The health fair will start at 11:00 a.m. and wrap up at 1:00 p.m.The fair is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.Featured free screenings and education include:School and sports physicalsEye examsHearing checksBlood pressure checksDiabetes and cholesterol checksPeripheral Artery Disease (PAD) screeningsSubstance use and…

1.2K newsWith summer around the corner, Hoboken’s annual Fitness in the Park events are almost here. Fitness in the Park gives residents a chance to try out workouts with local fitness studios, and the best part is – participation is free of charge. Read on to learn about the City of Hoboken’s summer 2026 Fitness in the Park events. About Fitness in the Park Fitness in the Park is an annual event held in Hoboken that includes free samples of workout programs led by local fitness studios. It is part of the city’s Summer Fun lineup, which includes the family-friendly…

Sam Clark and Catherine Clark The Harvest Table is a family-run South African wellness brand founded by Catherine Clark, focused on improving everyday wellbeing through nutrient-dense, whole-food nutrition guided by simple, transparent principles. Built from Catherine’s personal health journey, the company produces clean-label collagen products, bone broth, and functional nutrition blends without added fillers, preservatives, flavorants, artificial colors, or dyes. With in-house manufacturing in a custom-built facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, The Harvest Table maintains full control over sourcing, formulation, and quality as it expands into the U.S. market. What inspired you to start The Harvest Table? Catherine Clark: The…

In honor of the World Cup matches taking place in Atlanta, we’re sharing recipes representing some of the teams playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in June and July. We’re starting with Spain, sharing the recipe for chicken Basquaise from Atlanta restaurant Cooks & Soldiers. “Chicken Basquaise is essentially chicken cooked with, or served over, that piperade base, making it one of the classic dishes prepared à la basquaise,” said John Castellucci, Culinary Director for Castellucci Hospitality Group. The dish is popular on both the Spanish and French sides of the region. “On the Spanish side, you are more likely to see…

SIX MONTHS AGO, Men’s Health fitness advisor Bill Hartman, P.T., was like many of us: in decent enough shape, but heading in the wrong direction after years of eating on the go while working long hours. Sure, he exercised hard a few days a week and ate healthy foods.“But I didn’t pay attention to portion sizes,” he says. A snack of a handful of cashews, for example, often became five or six handfuls, leaving him with a 600-calorie tab.With the big 5-0 approaching, Hartman, a co-owner of IFAST Gym in Indianapolis, needed some inspiration. “Jack LaLanne would often do a…

Not every shirt that has short sleeves or no sleeves is equipped to cool you down when it’s hot outside. Whether you’re running errands, playing a round of golf or just trying to survive a humid afternoon, a cooling shirt can keep you comfortable. Typically made from moisture-wicking, breathable materials, these shirts help to manage the heat of your body and can prevent discomfort, says Jay Hubbard, who has spent more than a decade in the golf industry and is director of marketing at Ace Indoor Golf. In fact, for those who spend their summer days outside more than anywhere…