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WellnessSpace Brands launched an elevated model of its HydroMassage, the personalized heated water massage bed. Featuring a state-of-the-art redesigned touchscreen, the HydroMassage G3 allows for a personalized massage experience with speed, intensity, location and temperature controls. Users achieve a deep, relaxing feeling of well-being in just 10 minutes, plus gain relief from sore and stiff muscles — supporting improved mental wellness and physical health.

TOCA raised $100M to revolutionize soccer with tech-enabled training centers and entertainment venues. TOCA Football is expanding its TOCA Social venues, combining interactive soccer, gaming, and dining experiences. The company also operates 39 training centers in North America, using cutting-edge technology for personalized training. Leveraging partnerships with Major League Soccer and stars like footballer Harry Kane, it's ramping up for global growth.

GymNation, the Middle East’s leading gym operator, and HYROX–the global fitness racing concept—have joined forces to launch the world’s first HYROX365 Challenge. Debuting at the 2024 Dubai Muscle/Active Show, the 3-day event will feature a benchmark workout testing strength, endurance, resilience, and mental toughness. The challenge is open to anyone wanting to experience HYROX’s signature blend of functional training and competition — with over AED 30K of prizes for winners.

Wellness design works wonders. Montage Health’s Ohana Center for Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in Monterey CA is a prime example of its potential. Transforming the patient experience, the 10-acre campus is purposefully “un-institution-like.” Instead, it taps the power of nature to heal. ?? Surrounded by symbolic oak trees ?? Constructed with exposed timber materials ?? Complete with floor-to-ceiling views of outdoor gardens ??? Art specifically chosen to support emotional balance and executive function The details go down to the scents. Designers describe its smell as a mix of the nearby Pacific Ocean, planted sagebrush, and immunity-boosting lavender. ???? In the words of Ohana’s Executive Director: “The building itself becomes an element of our prevention program. It creates a sense of possibility, of hope… the building itself is a reminder, a promise, and a facilitator.” Better design also supports caregiver well-being. Which, in the psychiatric health sector where turnover is ~40%, is no small feat. Disconnected from the outside world, science and hospitals too often feel cold and sterile. But sites like this show how layering in environmental beauty can alleviate the stress of treatment, supporting mind-body-spirit healing. [???: NBBJ Design]

Aviron is expanding its product line with a gamified treadmill and loadable dumbbells. Known for its award-winning connected rowers, Aviron Interactive leverages habit-forming psychology to create an immersive fitness gaming experience and put an end to boring workouts. Aviron Loadable Dumbbells are available now, while the Aviron Treadmill will be released in November —?letting members train, play, stream, and compete like never before.

Desk jobs require activity breaks. An ASICS study found brief bouts of physical activity could offset detriments of sedentary office work. ? Four straight hours seated at a desk increases stress by 18%. ? Workers taking a 15-minute movement break improve mental state by 22.5%. ??A week of daily breaks boosts productivity (+33%), focus (+28%), and resilience (+28%). A separate report showed workers who trade smartphone doom-scrolling for 30 minutes of exercise significantly lowered depression and heightened willpower. Heads-down work has limits, and stepping away for a quick walk or workout must become part of the normal 9-to-5.

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Catch up on the latest health and fitness news — including investments, acquisitions, product launches, and more! Maven Clinic raised $125M at a $1.7B valuation. Strava launched AI performance analysis in beta. On opened its first Aussie store amid retail expansion. Running app None to Run integrated movr for prehab, recovery. Skin health platform JOYA emerged from stealth with $5M in funding. Reproductive health co Hertility announced funding from Emma Watson. CDC reported a small decline in US obesity rate, its first drop in a decade. ASICS found movement breaks boost mental health, resilience in workers. Nike added sustainable Grind dumbbells to its strength equipment lineup. Truemed, Peloton Interactive linked to enable HSA/FSA spending on at-home fitness. GymNation secures 'Best Gym in UAE' title, launches HYROX365 challenge. Aviron Interactive unveiled a gamified treadmill and variable dumbbells for strength training. Technogym earned a sustainability award, ranking top 5% among global companies. Josh Harris’s 26North Partners acquired Onelife Fitness, operator of 50+ health clubs. Mo?t Hennessy acquired a minority stake in NA sparkling wine maker FRENCH BLOOM. Perelel, makers of women’s health supplements, acquired women’s health company LOOM. BreezeLabs, maker of breathing rate-tracking headphones, closed a pre-seed round. Korean sports analytics company Fitogether secured KRW 9.7B ($7.2M). ?? Subscribe to Fitt Insider for the latest health and fitness headlines — delivered every Tuesday. → https://insider.fitt.co/

The outdoor industry is evolving. MIxing wellness with adventure, Under Canvas Inc. is scaling awe-inspiring experiences. Its 13 safari-inspired resorts are located just outside iconic US national parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Moab. Sustainably built, they’re equipped with just enough amenities: ??? King-sized beds ?? Pull-chain showers and low-flow toilets ?? Wood-burning stove and water refill stations But instead of WiFi or TVs, guests will find board games, acoustic guitars, and yoga mats. Mindfully designed, each camp blends in with the natural topography. Limiting light pollution for peak stargazing, the Utah and Arizona camps are the world’s first-ever DarkSky-certified resorts. Complimentary programming includes nightly campfires and kid’s activities, while food and beverage menus focus on seasonality and responsible sourcing. Outdoor activities range from canyoneering to bioluminescent kayaking, while shared common areas encourage chance meetings with strangers. More accessible than wellness retreats, but less intimidating than camping, glamping resorts are just getting started.