Ryan Deer

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Sleep Deprivation Linked to Heart Failure, Obesity

4 days ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Sleep debt is costly. What’s happening: A five-year global study of 1.3M Withings users found sleep loss greatly affects cardiometabolic disease outcomes. At a loss. Monitoring 550K US device users, the data showed the average American gets 32 minutes less than recommended nightly sleep, equating to 24 sleepless nights per year. People getting less shut-eye had higher cardiovascular risk and weight, with obese individuals sleeping ~21 minutes less.
Obé Acquired by Podcast Network Dear Media

6 days ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

obé Fitness wants to be part of the conversation. What’s happening: Dear Media, a network of 100+ female-focused podcasts, acquired the women’s digital fitness app. Lights, camera. Founded by CAA talent agents Mark Mullett and Ashley Mills, obé’s highly produced on-demand workout platform struck a chord with women, following them from at-home workouts to in-gym guidance.
Samsung Targets Longevity

1 week ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Samsung is stacking healthy habits. What’s happening: The South Korean technology company announced new features for Galaxy Watch, creating user feedback loops across sleep, fitness, and healthy aging. Daily download. Launching this month in beta for US and South Korean users, Galaxy Watch’s Running Coach will analyze ability, personalize race training plans, and recommend challenges.
Food as Medicine Platform Mealogic Raises $16M

1 week ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Mealogic is delivering convenience. The latest: The B2B2C meal delivery platform raised $16M from S2G, Dohmen Company Foundation, USVP, and Unilever Ventures to expand its turnkey nutrition solution. New layer. Designed to power food-as-medicine programs, Mealogic handles everything from menu curation and e-commerce to production and delivery, making it easy for providers and wellness brands to white-label health-optimized meal offerings.
Gurner Group Enlists Biohacker Ben Greenfield

1 week ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Gurner Group has Ben Greenfield’s co-sign. What’s happening: The Australian luxury real estate developer named the American performance expert as strategic advisor to its Saint Haven and SAINT private health clubs. As Gurner expands globally, Greenfield will develop exclusive anti-aging protocols, vetting nutrition, training, and longevity modalities. On the menu.
Sword Health Raises $40M, Enters Mental Health

1 week ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Sword Health is moving along the care continuum. What’s happening: The AI-enabled digital health platform secured $40M and launched Mind, a proactive mental health service. Reaching a $4B valuation, it plans to scale its proven remote care model. On the mind. Addressing the global burden of musculoskeletal conditions, Sword has hosted 6.5M AI-driven PT sessions for 500K members since 2020 while adding services like pelvic floor therapy.
Equinox Hotels Plans Nashville Outpost

1 week ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Equinox Hotels is heading south. What’s happening: Premium fitness company Equinox Group will break ground on a five-star fitness hotel in Nashville next year. At your service. After announcing its first health club in the city, Equinox is doubling down with a luxury hospitality play. Anchoring a three-tower, $1B development, the project will include 245 wellness-optimized hotel rooms, 239 condos, and 480 apartments, with access to an 18K-square-foot gym and spa, rooftop pool, and green spaces.
Commons Clinic Adds $26M, Launches Wholebody Platform

2 weeks ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Commons Clinic is preempting complex conditions. The latest: The vertically integrated specialty clinic raised $26M in Series B funding to launch Wholebody, a program combining advanced diagnostics with expert care across cardiometabolic, women’s health, GI, chronic pain, oncology, and more. Seamless care.
Gold’s Gym Builds Out HYROX Training Centers

2 weeks ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Gold’s Gym wants to be HYROX HQ. What’s happening: The RSG Group-operated gym chain will open the first HYROX-affiliated training facility on US soil within a Dallas-area club. Big business. Growing exponentially, Europe-born HYROX’s fitness race series will eclipse 1M worldwide participants next year. While the majority of its revenue comes from entrance fees, it’s building the infrastructure to go from spectacle to lifestyle, including digital content and cobranded equipment with Centr.
Ballers Raises $20M for Wellness Racquet Club

2 weeks ago | insider.fitt.co | Sam Sette |Ryan Deer

Ballers is building a social house of sport. What’s happening: The hospitality-focused pickleball/padel club operator landed $20M to open its first site in Philadelphia this July. Club circuit.