June 1, 2021
Issue No. 133: The Outdoor Economy
Bolstered by pandemic tailwinds, there’s a growing opportunity in the great outdoors. With summer approaching and lockdowns lifting, the COVID-era surge could prove to be a secular shift.
May 25, 2021
Issue No. 132: The ‘Shroom Boom
From functional to magical, mushrooms are having a moment. Driven by chronic burnout, the pursuit of wellness, and a psychedelic renaissance, the shroom boom is big business.
May 18, 2021
Issue No. 131: Fitness 3.0
The future of fitness looks more like a game. Beyond working out for the sake of training or competition, technology has the potential to engage a much broader audience of would-be exercisers.
May 11, 2021
Issue No. 130: The New Guard
In the battle for instructor talent, user growth, and retention, the new guard is a force to be reckoned with.
May 4, 2021
Issue No. 129: Gut Check
From identifying the ideal diet to treating chronic conditions and extending lifespan, the answers to complex health questions could be hidden in our gut.
April 27, 2021
Issue No. 128: All Things Activewear
Exploring all things activewear — including industry leaders, fast-growing upstarts, and the post-pandemic outlook.
April 20, 2021
Issue No. 127: Breaking up with Big Food
Moving more is only one piece of the obesity epidemic puzzle. So this week, we explore Big Food’s role and what can be done about it.
April 13, 2021
Issue No. 126: Ending Inactivity
As the economy reopens, promoting physical activity, not exercise or fitness, should be a post-pandemic priority.
April 6, 2021
Issue No. 125: Smart Strength
Going beyond cardio equipment and boutique-style classes, strength training is the next frontier of connected fitness.
March 30, 2021
Issue No. 124: Investor Insights Vol. II
In this issue, we break down our interviews with industry-leading investors to uncover the ideas and opportunities driving the fitness and wellness space forward.
March 23, 2021
Issue No. 123: Connected Mindfulness
Is connected mindfulness a breakthrough, contradiction, or both? Let’s take a look.
March 16, 2021
Issue No. 122: Unbundling the Gym
Gyms and studios will no longer be the hub of a fitness seeker’s universe. Instead, they’ll be a spoke in the exercise ecosystem, giving way to a new kind of fitness bundle.