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This Week in Fitness: Medicare for GLP-1s, Altea Expands, and Life Time’s New Meditation Classes
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On this week’s episode of This Week in Fitness, we cover the latest fitness business developments across the industry, from government policy proposals to major corporate expansions.
Here's what’s making fitness industry news:
1. Medicare Proposal for GLP-1 Medications
The Biden-Harris Administration’s proposal to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 drugs could transform obesity care in the U.S. and create new opportunities for fitness operators to engage with a broader audience.
2. Canada’s Inactivity Crisis
ParticipACTION reports a troubling lack of physical activity among Canadians, costing the nation billions annually. Learn how this crisis impacts health, productivity, and the fitness industry’s role in driving change.
3. Altea Active’s Ottawa Expansion
Altea Active has opened its latest flagship club in Ottawa, a 129,000-square-foot facility with premium amenities, signaling growth in Canada’s luxury fitness market.
4. Life Time’s Digital Growth
Life Time expands its app with 100 new on-demand classes and meditations, blending physical fitness and mental health tools to help members stay active anytime, anywhere.
5. Ladder’s $105 Million Investment
Strength training app Ladder secures $105 million in funding to enhance its offerings, including Android compatibility and corporate wellness programs.
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Chapters:
00:00- Intro
00:15- Medicare Proposal for GLP-1 Medications
00:59- Canada’s Inactivity Crisis
01:40- Altea Active’s Canadian Expansion
02:10- Life Time’s Digital Growth
02:41- Ladder’s $105 Million Investment
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