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Athlete neurofeedback training platform alphabeats announced Chief Commercial Officer and U.S. President Jorrit DeVries will assume the role of CEO. In addition to cofounding alphabeats, Devries previously led revenue growth for global brands including Spotify, Samsung, Vodafone, and Warner Music. The move comes as the mental fitness leader looks to expand its US commercial footprint.

Plunge is partnering with Swimply, a private pool rental marketplace, to expand access to contrast therapy. As part of the partnership: ? Plunge will offer Swimply hosts discounted cold plunge tubs and saunas ? Plunge and Swimply will host immersive pop-up events in major cities ? Swimply will add Plunge’s recovery amenities to its website and app The creative collaboration elevates the Swimply host and customer experience for 1M+ yearly users, while introducing Plunge’s products to new communities.

Youll announced the launch of a new fitness and wellness app, Miactive. The no-code platform teamed with elite F1 performance coach Michael Italiano, who translates his expertise into a holistic app offering personalized training, mindfulness, and nutrition — helping users maximize their physical and mental performance. For Youll, the partnership showcases the platform’s potential to empower experts like Michael Italiano to share their insights with the world via easy-to-access mobile experiences.

EGYM is revolutionizing the fitness industry. Fresh off announcing $200M in new funding at a $1B+ valuation, co-founder and CEO Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer joined the Fitt Insider Podcast to discuss the company's mission to bridge the gap between fitness and healthcare. ???♂? Strength Training Focus EGYM emphasizes strength training as the cornerstone of health and wellness, promoting longevity and combating musculoskeletal diseases. ?? AI-Powered Workouts The company's Genius platform uses AI to create personalized workout plans based on individual goals, available equipment, and real-time data. ?? Corporate Wellness Through EGYM Wellpass, the company is expanding into corporate wellness, offering employee benefits that could eventually tap into healthcare spending. ?? Healthcare Integration EGYM aims to connect gyms with the healthcare market, positioning fitness as preventive care to reduce healthcare costs, especially for musculoskeletal issues. ?? Global Expansion With recent funding and acquisitions, EGYM is poised for rapid growth, particularly in the U.S. market. ?? Full episode ? https://lnkd.in/gty_RPcX

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PepsiCo acquired Mexican-American snack brand Siete Family Foods, known for its grain-free versions of cultural staples. The 10-year-old company is expected to hit $500M in annual revenue by EOY. Initially designed for Latinos with dietary restrictions, the family-owned company’s products span almond flour tortillas and chips, wedding cookies, sauces, salsas, and more. Hitting the mark, it raised $90M from Stripes in 2018 and added actress Eva Longoria as an investor this year. Now, PepsiCo will look to bolster its multicultural and better-for-you portfolios.

Social wellness club Remedy Place revealed the KOHLER x Remedy Place Ice Bath —?its first collaboration with the global kitchen and bath brand. Designed for indoors or outdoors, it elevates the cold therapy experience with precision temperature control, UV-powered filtration, built-in breathwork guidance, and a sleek aesthetic. Replicating the complete club experience at home, Remedy Place also has saunas, cryotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen chambers in the works. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAa2Gu_Q

Gamified fitness company Ergatta released Wavelength, its most addictive workout experience yet. Like all Ergatta games, Wavelength is designed to be highly motivating, habit-forming, and personalized to each member. Inspired by classic gaming, Wavelength’s level progression system guides members through sequential workout stages to conquer virtual worlds. Raising the bar, the launch is a culmination of the company’s learnings from six years of developing immersive digital rowing content.

Evolt added new funding ahead of a potential IPO. Using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), Evolt’s scanners deliver 40 metrics—from muscle mass and body fat percentage to biological age and SpO2—to an app in 60 seconds. Scaling up, Evolt sees its tech being used to monitor muscle and fat proportions in GLP-1 users. Already in 150 US medspas and clinics, the brand touts an unnamed “prominent telehealth provider” among its new clients.

Optimize Mind Performance, a mental skills training platform, is partnering with Duke University. All 27 of Duke’s D1 athletic teams will use OMP’s content-driven platform, maximizing the impact that sport psychologists and mental skills coaches can have on their athletes. The Australian sports tech company’s partnership with Duke follows their announcement of signing Stanford Athletics in late August.