In the 80s and 90s, bodybuilding’s image was built around the masculine, muscular gym head. New York-based Yeah, I Work Out is a contemporary athleisure brand that’s banking on the nostalgia of bodybuilding’s heyday and designing workout wear that caters to a new generation of gym-goers.

Gyms rebounded strongly following the end of most pandemic restrictions in the US, but digital habits have become ingrained for many people. How can fitness studios and brands strike a balance between their digital and physical offerings to keep Americans engaged with exercise?

Keeping fit during quarantine is difficult at the best of times, but for older gym-goers, e-workouts aimed at fit and young participants are exclusionary. Mighty Health is a fitness and wellness app aimed at over-50s, with classes, nutrition advice, and coaching tailored to their needs.

A study has found that over 1 in 2 people listen to audiobooks or play videogames during exercise. While listening to music remains the most popular workout distraction, the research highlights new opportunities to engage fitness fans to offer more immersive exercise experiences.