Welltodo Today: The Man Behind Peloton, Beyoncé’s Athleisure Line, Gyms Are Still Safe

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

Meet the man who founded Peloton – and made millions

He’s worth $1.3 billion but John Foley insists he is “not fancy”, repeating it four times during our interview. Nor is the £1,750 exercise bike he invented, Peloton, which has soared in popularity during the pandemic.

Beyoncé’s latest Ivy Park collection is here to make you smile

Beyoncé is coming to take your money with her second Ivy Park collection, which launches today (October 29). Called Drip 2, the collection offers its largest sizing range yet, from XXXS to 4X, and comprises Ivy Park’s signature athleisure wear styles: ranging from sweatshirts and sweatpants to jackets and joggers.

Meet The US-Based Fitness Brand Using Data To Design The Perfect Workouts

US-based fitness brand P.volve has designed its workout programmes so they can be done anywhere. And behind all of the training is a simple idea: workouts should translate to real-life movements. Why should we go to the gym and move our bodies in a way we never do in our daily life?

Founders Factory New York Announces New Strategic Investments In Consumer Health Tech Companies

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve probably noticed that the health technology space is having a bit of a renaissance moment. The pandemic has been a seeming accelerating function for creating solutions to long-brewing problem areas in the healthcare systems of many countries.

How Beautycounter Sought Sustainability–and Growth

Private Equity Gregg Renfrew, the founder and CEO of Beautycounter, a pioneering business in “clean beauty,” lives in Santa Monica, California–not far from Hollywood. So it’s no surprise she would be inspired by a movie. And she was, though not by a traditional Hollywood blockbuster.

Europe-wide study adds to growing evidence that regulated gyms are safe spaces

The latest study into the infection rates recorded at gyms has shown that the average infection rate at gyms and health clubs across Europe sits at just 0.78 per 100.000 visits.

The Stylish Evolution Of Wearable Tech

Wearable tech has come a long way. In fact, the computing power we carry around with us on a daily basis is often more advanced than the systems early astronauts relied on to get them to space and back in one piece.

Pepsi, Nestlé, and Bacardi are all using this new plastic-like packaging that’s compostable anywhere

PepsiCo is working on a compostable chip bag made from the material. Nestlé is working on a biodegradable water bottle. Genpak is creating biodegradable food containers. PSI is making compostable film packaging; CPG is making compostable produce bags. UrthPact and WinCup already have PHA drinking straws in the market.