I was a fitness influencer with 1 million Instagram followers. I made a career U-turn after I realized my content was damaging myself and others.

Madalin Giorgetta would get 60,000 likes on a bikini photo as a fitness influencer. She re-trained as a nutritionist, and is ...
Entrepreneur

The Fitness Industry Is Worth $260 Billion — Here’s the Franchise That’s Leading the Pack

Ranked #32 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Franchise 500 and #1 in the health and wellness category, Crunch operates more than 400 locations globally. Crunch Fitness’s “No Judgments” philosophy and ...
PopSugar

Does TikTok's 3-2-1 Fitness Method Actually Work? We Asked the Experts

The 3-2-1 method is still going strong in 2025. Here are a few reasons why it has withstood the test of time: If you're interested in the 3-2-1 method, Van Rensburg recommends starting simple, with a ...

Crunch Fitness to open in former Eagan Kowalski's, marking franchisee's Minnesota debut

Crunch Fitness is headed to the former Kowalski's Market space in Eagan. It marks the Texas-based franchisee's entry into ...
Los Angeles Times

The Ozempic workout? How gyms and trainers are catering to a new group of exercisers

Millions of people have lost weight on GLP-1s. But the drugs can also cause significant loss of muscle mass. The fitness industry is responding with tailored workouts that cater to these clients. The ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Crunch Fitness investing $1.1 million in Sarasota gyms

Crunch Fitness, the gym franchise known for its low membership fees, said this week that it recently invested more than $1 million in its two Sarasota health clubs. The local Crunch franchisee, which ...