Hydrogen Fitness Flexes Franchise FastLane’s CarPool Program to Strengthen Franchise Growth
No. 1 Franchise Sales Organization in the U.S. Inducts Large-Scale Luxury Fitness Concept into its Franchise Development & Administrative Services Program OMAHA, Neb., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Franchise FastLane, the leading franchise acceleration and development company, has welcomed Hydrogen Fitness to its CarPool program. With a mission to responsibly drive growth for emerging franchise […]
No. 1 Franchise Sales Organization in the U.S. Inducts Large-Scale Luxury Fitness Concept into its Franchise Development & Administrative Services Program
OMAHA, Neb., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Franchise FastLane, the leading franchise acceleration and development company, has welcomed Hydrogen Fitness to its CarPool program.
With a mission to responsibly drive growth for emerging franchise brands, Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program provides a proven blueprint for sustainable expansion—delivered through hands-on coaching and high-level training. Designed to support franchisors at their own pace, CarPool empowers brands to scale strategically and with confidence. Hydrogen Fitness, a premium, large-scale fitness concept, joins the program as it prepares to expand its state-of-the-art model through franchising.
Led by Andrew Pinon and Jon Gutwein and headquartered in Westchester County, New York, Hydrogen Fitness is a large-scale luxury, 24/7 fitness concept offering a full-body experience under one roof. With high-end amenities like infrared saunas, steam rooms, smoothie bars, recovery lounges, and elite personal training, Hydrogen Fitness blends advanced fitness with spa-level comfort. It delivers an elevated environment built around consistency and excellence. As a new member of the CarPool program, Hydrogen Fitness is set to scale with the hands-on guidance and proven expertise of Franchise FastLane.
“In learning more about Franchise FastLane and strategizing our approach to responsible franchise growth, it became clear that the CarPool program was the right next step for our brand,” said Andrew Pinon, CEO of Hydrogen Fitness. “We’ve built something truly special with Hydrogen Fitness— our take on an elevated, full-body fitness experience — and now we’re ready to bring that to more communities. The team at FastLane team brings the kind of expertise, organizational structure, and support that aligns perfectly with our vision for growth. With their guidance and the tools provided through the CarPool program, we are confident that we will be able to scale thoughtfully, find the right franchise partners, and stay true to what makes us stand out as a fitness franchise.”
Founded in 2017 and led by Carey Gille, Franchise FastLane was created to help brands accelerate their growth after she experienced firsthand the challenges of franchise expansion while leading sales for a national nutrition brand. Over the last nine years, Franchise FastLane has evolved into a premier franchise acceleration organization, now supporting more than 23 brands in its FastLane program and over 13 brands in its CarPool program. Under the leadership of CEO Carey Gille and President/COO Tim Koch, the company goes beyond traditional franchise sales to drive responsible franchise expansion, offering territory checks, sales and operations support, experienced development coaching, and high-value group MasterClass and MasterMind programming. With each new partnership, brands aren’t just growing — they’re cruising and thriving in the FastLane.
“From the moment we connected with Andrew and the Hydrogen Fitness team, it was clear they’ve created something truly differentiated in the fitness space,” said Tim Koch, President and COO of Franchise FastLane. “Their large-scale luxury model, focus on experience, and clear vision for growth make them an ideal fit for the CarPool program. We look to empower brands that have a strong business model and are ready to scale in their own way—and Hydrogen Fitness checks those boxes. We’re excited to support a team that’s raising the bar in the industry and help them grow with intention and impact.”
Franchise FastLane’s CarPool program offers emerging franchisors a proven, turnkey pathway to responsible growth. Designed for brands looking to scale at their own pace, CarPool provides best-in-class coaching, strategic guidance, and access to tools that help founders find and support the right franchisees. With a time-tested methodology and a focus on sustainable expansion, Franchise FastLane empowers franchisors to grow confidently while staying true to their brand vision. CarPool is built for those ready to accelerate—on their terms—with the backing of experienced franchise growth experts.
To learn more about Franchise FastLane and its services, visit franchisefastlane.com. To learn more about Hydrogen Fitness, visit www.hydrogenfitness.com/.
About Franchise FastLane
Franchise FastLane, founded in 2017 and led by Carey Gille, provides franchise growth solutions and marketing services designed to help brands scale responsibly and efficiently. Offering services beyond sales, including operational support, territory checks, and workshops like MasterMind Classes, Franchise FastLane has helped dozens of brands responsibly accelerate growth in both its FastLane and CarPool programs. With a focus on tailored solutions and high-energy support, Franchise FastLane helps franchisors focus on their core business while driving franchise success.
About Hydrogen Fitness
Hydrogen Fitness, founded in 2020, is redefining the fitness experience with its luxury, high-performance facilities. As the only large-scale luxury fitness franchise, Hydrogen Fitness combines cutting-edge fitness technology with high-end amenities, offering members 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment, infrared saunas, steam rooms, recovery lounges, smoothie bars, spa services, and elite training—all under one roof. More than just a gym, Hydrogen Fitness is a full-body wellness destination designed to elevate fitness with sophistication. Hydrogen Fitness is committed to offering franchise opportunities that empower entrepreneurs to deliver unparalleled wellness experiences in their markets.
I swapped the gym for a high-tech, AI-powered home gym setup and I’ve never been so motivated
If you don’t enjoy going to the gym, then you might be looking at an at-home alternative to help you build muscle and keep up the good work in the comfort of your own home. That was my thinking when I agreed to long-term test the Speediance Gym Monster 2, an AI-powered home gym machine, […]
If you don’t enjoy going to the gym, then you might be looking at an at-home alternative to help you build muscle and keep up the good work in the comfort of your own home. That was my thinking when I agreed to long-term test the Speediance Gym Monster 2, an AI-powered home gym machine, and it’s absolutely gorgeous – if not quite perfect.
Before we go any further, in order to fit the Gym Monster 2 into your home, you’ll need a little space to fit the machine in, but much less than most conventional home gyms; this takes up a seriously small amount of room when lined up in its closed position against the wall. Once folded down it does need a bit more room but not a massive amount; think the surface area a rowing machine or one of the best treadmills would take up.
Recent advances in intelligent sports based on triboelectric nanogenerators
image: SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF TENGs FOR INTELLIGENT SPORTS view more Credit: Lijun Huang., et al. The development of Internet of Things, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI) has made athlete digitalization crucial in competitive sports. In a research article published in Nano Energy, Zhong Lin Wang and his colleagues first proposed the triboelectric nanogenerator […]
The development of Internet of Things, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI) has made athlete digitalization crucial in competitive sports. In a research article published in Nano Energy, Zhong Lin Wang and his colleagues first proposed the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), driven by Maxwell displacement current to efficiently convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
The review highlights the recent advancements in TENG applications for intelligent sports, including sports facilities, wearable equipment, and medical health devices. TENG-based sports facilities can monitor the status of athletes, improving training efficiency and competitive outcomes. One study, published in Nature Communications by Luo et al., proposed a flexible and durable wooden TENG-based intelligent table tennis table, which provided training guidance and real-time competition assistance for athletes and referees. In addition to sports facilities, TENG can also be designed as a wearable device with the advantages of lightweight, portability, flexibility, and self-power supply. In a study featured in npj Flexible Electronics, Zhang et al. developed a low-cost triboelectric smart sock, which demonstrated high stability and adaptability in gait monitoring, including jumping, running, sliding, and walking. In the future, this wearable system could accelerate the development of digital human technologies, enabling the creation of real-time digital human replicas in virtual environments.
TENG also shows potential as a medical health device in sports-related fields such as disease diagnosis, injury prevention, and rehabilitation monitoring. In another study published in Nature Communications, Ouyang et al. designed a fully implantable symbiotic pacemaker. This self-powered pacemaker has been successfully tested in large animals, demonstrating its ability to not only pace the heart but also correct sinus arrhythmia, helping to prevent disease progression. With continued technological advancements, TENGs are expected to play an increasingly vital role in sports rehabilitation and other medical fields.
“The rapid development of TENG technology has opened up new avenues for intelligent sports,” says Wang. “It provides a completely self-sufficient, flexible, wireless, multi-functional, and personalized platform for sports applications, enabling transformative advancements in sports training, injury prevention, and patient recovery. This technology will pave the way for a more intelligent and data-driven future in sports.”
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Contact the author: Jianjun Luo, Zhong Lin Wang, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, luojianjun@binn.cas.cn, zhong.wang@mse.gatech.edu.
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One of Whoop’s new wearables has a bug so bad the company is issuing replacements
Whoop’s new screen-less, fitness-focused Whoop MG wearable might have a major bug that can leave the device unusable, according to reports from Android Police and TechIssuesToday. Whoop launched the Whoop MG and Whoop 5.0 at the beginning of May, the company’s first major hardware release since it launched the Whoop 4.0 in 2021. According to […]
Whoop’s new screen-less, fitness-focused Whoop MG wearable might have a major bug that can leave the device unusable, according to reports from Android Police and TechIssuesToday. Whoop launched the Whoop MG and Whoop 5.0 at the beginning of May, the company’s first major hardware release since it launched the Whoop 4.0 in 2021.
According to complaints on Whoop’s community forums and X, after setting up a Whoop MG, the wearable can mysteriously became unresponsive hours later, refusing to connect to a smartphone even when it should be charged. “I wore it for about 20 hours or so, but then it suddenly disappeared from the app, no sensor lights on, nothing appearing in the app,” one new Whoop MG owner shared on Reddit. On the company’s forums, Whoop suggests trying things like charging the MG, reconnecting it to your phone or resetting the wearable to see if that fixes things. Whoop owners have also been directed to contact Whoop’s Support team, and multiple faultyWhoop MG owners report that they’re being sent replacement wearables.
Engadget has contacted Whoop to get a sense for how widespread this issue is and what the company is doing to address it. We’ll update this article if we hear back.
Unlike other companies, Whoop doesn’t expect customers to buy a fitness tracker and then pay a subscription; Whoop’s subscription fee is inclusive of its hardware. With the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG, the company is also hoping to expand the number of metrics it tracks beyond just activity and sleep tracking to things like real-time stress monitoring and, in the case of the MG, blood pressure and ECG readings. What features you’re able to access ultimately depends on both the wearable you have and the subscription you’re paying for, though.
To access the Whoop MG in particular, you have to pay $359 annually, which starts to feel pretty egregious when the wearable might not work. Prior to this issue, Whoop was also caught denying free hardware upgrades to existing customers after previously suggesting it would send out new wearables to anyone who’d been a member for six months or more. Whoop reversed that decision a few days later.
Fit:match Links Body Scans to Performance at Penn Relays
A new analysis of 3D body scan data from Penn Relays athletes explores links between body composition, performance and injury risk — a game changer for coaches and athletes Fit:match, a technology company specializing in 3D body scanning and analysis, is making waves in the athletic and fitness world with Reflect—a patented, single-sensor 3D LiDAR system developed […]
A new analysis of 3D body scan data from Penn Relays athletes explores links between body composition, performance and injury risk — a game changer for coaches and athletes
Fit:match, a technology company specializing in 3D body scanning and analysis, is making waves in the athletic and fitness world with Reflect—a patented, single-sensor 3D LiDAR system developed in partnership with Intel Corporation’s RealSense technology to equip coaches and athletes with rich insight into performance potential and injury risk.
The startup recently brought its tech to the historic Penn Relays, where more than 130 athletes, from elite high school runners to pro-level track stars, underwent full-body scans. The data collected is now being compiled into what Fit:match says is one of the most comprehensive body-shape datasets ever gathered at a major track and field event.
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Fit:match has compiled a report based on its findings, revealing how body composition and muscle-to-bone ratio correlate with performance and injury risk and offering coaches and scouts valuable insights for player evaluation, training optimization and injury prevention.
At the event, Fit:match collected Reflect scans of several athletes aged 17 to 22, finding that among male athletes aged 17 and above, muscle-to-bone ratio (MBR) showed a strong negative correlation with race times, indicating that as MBR increases, race times significantly decrease.
Beyond speed, higher MBR enables stronger muscle contractions, enhances torque at key joints, improves power-to-weight ratio and increases mechanical efficiency.
Fit:match also identified key markers tied to injury risk, revealing correlations between specific body measurements and the likelihood of injury. The findings showed that larger calf circumference correlates with a higher frequency of ankle sprains. Similarly, broader shoulder-to-elbow width differentials were linked to an increased risk of shoulder injuries due to greater stress on the shoulder joint.
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Other findings demonstrated low to moderate or slight correlations between certain body measurements and injury frequency. For example, there is a slight correlation between athletes with a larger wingspan-to-shoulder breadth ratio and a lower frequency of shoulder injuries. However, those with a larger upper arm-to-forearm circumference ratio showed a slight correlation with a higher frequency of elbow injuries.
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“We’re rolling out Reflect to more schools and expanding across football, baseball, soccer and track and field,” Fit:match CEO Haniff Brown said. “Our mission is to democratize access to elite-level tech—bridging a major gap in the market with cost-effective AI and computer vision tools built for sports and fitness. Pro teams are already using Reflect to gain performance and injury insights that once took weeks to uncover, and the feedback from coaches, scouts, and sports scientists has been incredible.”
In the coming months, Fit:match says it plans to roll out new features driven by market demand, expand its technology into gyms and training centers and unveil endorsements from top names in sports.
Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research building at The Star | Image by Google Maps The City of Frisco has officially unveiled Origin, a new 6,200-square-foot innovation hub in the Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research building at The Star. The hub is a joint initiative between the Frisco Economic Development […]
Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research building at The Star | Image by Google Maps
The City of Frisco has officially unveiled Origin, a new 6,200-square-foot innovation hub in the Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research building at The Star.
The hub is a joint initiative between the Frisco Economic Development Corporation (Frisco EDC) and the global innovation platform Plug and Play, aimed at supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and venture capital activity across Texas and beyond.
The grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney, city officials, and industry leaders. A video shared by the City of Frisco on X captures the excitement: “We’re excited to officially announce that Origin and Plug and Play have opened the innovation hub at the Baylor Scott and White building at The Star.”
— City of Frisco,Texas (@CityOfFriscoTx) May 22, 2025
Mayor Cheney emphasized the facility’s long-term impact, saying, “We will for years hear of ideas, innovations, things that become household names that are a result of this facility.”
Innovation Meets Sports City USA
Located in what’s known as Sports City USA, Origin places startups in the heart of a city home to the Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas, PGA of America, and other professional sports entities. Plug and Play’s Frisco Sportstech Director, David Steele, remarked, “It’s a natural space for Plug and Play to grow. When you look at this being the first sportstech office for Plug and Play globally, what better place than Sports City USA.”
Purpose-Built for Collaboration and Growth
Origin’s flexible design includes private offices, co-working areas, and conference rooms. The University of North Texas is already using the facility, which plans to host a sports innovation incubator there.
“It’s just the perfect location. We get to introduce our members to the wonderful people here in Frisco. All the sport teams, the agencies, the leagues—everybody is here,” said a UNT representative.
A Long-Term Strategy
The hub’s creation is the result of a five-year strategy by Frisco EDC to diversify the city’s economy and attract innovation-oriented businesses. Gloria Salinas, SVP of Frisco EDC, noted, “The City of Frisco and our residents not only are dedicated to innovation, but make sure the city and the EDC are pursuing projects like this.”
Plug and Play, headquartered in Silicon Valley, chose Frisco for its largest U.S. expansion outside California. The company plans to host networking events, special presentations, and workshops, further embedding Origin into the city’s innovation ecosystem.
Venture Capital Destination
As detailed in a press release by Frisco EDC, Origin is not just a startup workspace—it’s also intended to attract venture capital firms and investors to the region.
“To recruit more great companies—Fortune 500 companies like Keurig Dr Pepper and TIAA—we need to create environments where startups thrive,” Steele explained.
Origin will also serve as a soft landing zone for international companies and startups looking to enter the U.S. market, according to Plug and Play and city officials.
Public-Private Partnership Success
Frisco leaders credited the city’s development model for enabling Origin’s success.
“To accomplish what we wanted to accomplish as a city, we knew we had to go find the right partners. That’s how we built the City of Frisco—with public-private partnerships. Plug and Play was a perfect fit,” the launch video states.
As Origin begins operations, it represents Frisco’s commitment to bold, future-forward planning. Its strategic location within The Star—Frisco’s premier sports and entertainment district—positions it as a nexus of sports, innovation, and economic transformation.
Loading Esports Charts, a Ukraine-born analytics company that aggregates real-time viewership insights about esports, has won the Esports Innovation Award at the EsportsNext Industry Awards, hosted by the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) in Dallas, USA. The Esports Innovation Award recognizes an organization or individual that has introduced groundbreaking technology, services, or strategies significantly advancing the […]
Esports Charts, a Ukraine-born analytics company that aggregates real-time viewership insights about esports, has won the Esports Innovation Award at the EsportsNext Industry Awards, hosted by the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) in Dallas, USA.
The Esports Innovation Award recognizes an organization or individual that has introduced groundbreaking technology, services, or strategies significantly advancing the esports industry.
Esports Charts was honored for its scalable analytics platform, which provides comprehensive tournament and viewership statistics across more than 25 livestreaming services — helping stakeholders from publishers and teams to fans make smarter, data-driven decisions.
“Winning the Innovation Award from ESTA is an important milestone for us as a leading esports analytics service in the world. Also, we’re especially proud to represent Ukraine-born innovation on an international stage.
From day one, our mission has been to bring clarity and transparency to the world of esports data. And this recognition from the industry is both an honor and a motivation to keep raising the bar.
Thank you to our incredible team and partners, who believed in us from the start. This award is a shared success — and we’re just getting started!”
Artyom Odintsov, co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts.
Founded in 2016, Esports Charts has grown into a key data provider for the global esports ecosystem — powering strategic decisions across media coverage, sponsorship valuation, and fan engagement.
Recently, the company has announced the rebranding of its parent company, ESM.One, to AWERTI, marking a new strategic move for Esports Charts and all the products within the ecosystem.
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