Welltodo Today: Flywheel Shutters Subscription Service, Dieting A Dirty Word, Starbucks’ Functional Coffee

Today’s key global wellness news articles from around the world, impacting the industry and influencing the business of wellness.

Peloton settles lawsuits over songs being used in fitness videos without permission

Peloton and a group of music publishers have settled a series of lawsuits that alleged the fitness company used thousands of songs without permission. Peloton also reached an agreement with the trade group that represents those publishers, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), to “optimize” its music licensing process, theoretically meaning it will end up properly paying for music rights going forward.

When did dieting become such a dirty word?

Diets were once a hot topic. But in our ‘body positive’ world, admitting you want to lose a few pounds is taboo. How did weight get woke? I have either been on a diet, or falling off one, since I was 11. I’ve done Keto, Weight Watchers, meal-replacement shakes, Dukan and the 5:2.

How New York City Lost Boxing

Old fight clubs have been replaced by boutique gyms, and all the money has gone to Las Vegas. Can a heavyweight make a living in this town? Pryce Taylor in Louisiana before the Olympic trials. Credit… It doesn’t take long for a boxing dream to die.

Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis, Cyber Health & Fitness Surge

While the fashion industry takes major hits and many stocks tumble, one sector is sustaining growth during the worldwide coronavirus crisis: virtual health & wellness. One might expect this from the likes of Teledoc, which reportedly experienced a jump in earnings this week. Meanwhile, less strictly health-related and more fitness-focused streaming services are also experiencing a surge.

Is hip hop yoga just another fad?

Bikram (hot), yin (gentle), ashtanga (not so gentle)… it’s safe to say that yoga is booming. And just when you thought you had mastered the art of breathing and ‘finding stillness in each pose’, hip-hop yoga comes along to tear up the yogi rule book and get you gyrating in between sun salutations.

The Capital That Ate Wellness Is Going to Eat Your Mushrooms

Venture capital arrives for psychedelics. Goop, Moon Juice and Daily Harvest are women-led companies oriented toward wellness, that fuzzy intersection of health and well-being. They share an ethos – and also an investor, Able Partners. “We probably are the first fund to focus exclusively on wellness,” said Amanda Eilian, 42, one of the firm’s two partners.

A Flavor Expert Explains The Engineering Behind Plant-Based Meat

The flavoring industry is notoriously opaque, and these formulas are kept closely guarded, with top consultants rarely disclosing their clients. But as these much-hyped foods join more menus, it’s important to understand the details of how they are actually made.

Flywheel to stop online classes and offer trade-in for Peloton bikes after settling lawsuit

After settling a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Peloton, fitness startup Flywheel will stop offering its At Home online classes on March 27. Current Flywheel At Home customers were emailed a trade-in offer for Peloton bikes. Peloton said the replacement bikes are refurbished, but w…