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Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite-sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.
In this annual predictions special, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal are joined by Anthony Vennare, co-founder of Fitt Insider, to review how their 2025 fitness predictions performed and to forecast what’s coming in 2026.
Key topics include:
– Which 2025 fitness and wellness predictions actually came true.
– Why wearables and biometrics are becoming mainstream tools.
– The rise of GLP-1 drugs and their industry-wide impact.
– Why AI fitness apps may be heading toward a shakeout.
– How local, premium wellness concepts are outperforming big brands.
– Why strength training continues to dominate global fitness trends.
– The shift from aesthetics to holistic health and longevity.
– What 2026 holds for fitness, tech, and consumer behavior.
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0:00 – Introduction & 2025 Prediction Scores
3:01 – Big Tech & Wearables: Hits and Misses
9:35 – Healthcare, Biometrics & Wearables
13:21 – VR Fitness and CGM Predictions
19:02 – Small & Mid-Market Fitness Trends
29:49 – GLP-1s and Consumer Behavior Shifts
37:15 – Offline Fitness & Community Growth
43:19 – Functional Beverages vs Alcohol
51:20 – AI in Fitness: Bubble or Breakthrough
56:40 – The Big Wellness Themes for 2026
1:01:08 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
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