The Future of Fitness: Key Insights from Beyond Activ Conference
The fitness and wellness industry is constantly moving, evolving from traditional exercise-focused offerings to a more holistic, wellness-driven experience. Our team attended the Beyond Activ conference in New York last week which brought together leaders from the health and wellness, fitness, and hospitality sectors to highlight the trends that are reshaping the way brands approach […]
Trends Shaping Gyms, Studios and Wellness Centers
As the fitness industry continues to evolve in the post-COVID era, gyms, studios and wellness centers are finding themselves at a series of crossroads. The landscape is rapidly changing, with key trends emerging that could make or break a business model. At Parallel Path, we’ve seen firsthand how these shifts are affecting our clients and […]
Transforming Travel: The Rise and Impact of Wellness Tourism
Wellness tourism is experiencing a remarkable surge, transforming how people travel and prioritize their health. As travelers increasingly seek destinations that offer rejuvenation, relaxation, and holistic well-being, the wellness tourism industry is poised for exponential growth. From luxurious spa retreats to immersive wellness experiences, this sector is redefining vacations by blending leisure with health-centric activities. […]
Helping a fitness company scale its brand
Client overview WHOOP is a technology company that specializes in wearable fitness trackers and health monitoring devices. Founded in 2012 by Will Ahmed, WHOOP is known for its high-quality fitness bands designed to provide in-depth analytics on various aspects of physical health and performance. WHOOP targets athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in optimizing their […]
Increasing membership for a large chain of fitness centers
Client overview Founded in 1999, Fitness Connection is a category leader in the “High Value, Low Price” (HVLP) fitness segment, offering the full range of amenities and services of a large, full-service premium club for a low monthly fee. Memberships include access to state-of-the-art strength / cardio equipment, functional training areas, women’s only workout areas, […]
Accelerating Direct to Consumer Growth
Ascent Protein grew revenue on its e-commerce site by double digits YoY. The Challenge Ascent Protein is a Denver-based nutrition company on a mission to naturally improve athletic performance. Ascent’s launch included a go-to-market strategy that included direct to consumer sales via e-commerce, but over the course of the initial three years, the brand wasn’t […]
Growing a 70-Year-Old Outdoor Brand Through the Power of Digital Marketing
Backpacker’s Pantry has seen +158% online revenue since we started working together. Background Backpacker’s Pantry is one of the world’s foremost producers of freeze-dried food used globally by backpackers, campers, sailors, extreme athletes, explorers, and the US Ski Team. A true legacy brand, Backpacker’s Pantry stays true to its Boulder roots as a privately-held, […]
Christian McCaffrey Serves Up Home Workout Tips With a Side of Hope on Ascent Protein AMA
Christan McCaffrey is already being lauded as the “new face of the Carolina Panthers.” He’s quickly become one of the team’s key leaders after signing a four-year, $64 million contract extension in April, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history and all-around Good Guy. He is known for his “welcome texts” whenever a […]