The fitness industry is changing as companies come together to become stronger. Recently, ClassPass and Mindbody, two popular names in fitness, announced a merger worth $7.5 billion. This partnership is part of a larger trend where businesses in the fitness world are joining forces to compete more effectively. Other recent examples include MyFitnessPal's acquisition of Cal AI, an app that helps users count calories, and Strava’s purchase of two fitness apps focused on cycling and running.

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