# Healthcare Costs Surge, Gym Growth Slows, Marathons Hit Capacity

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Podcast: [Fitt Insider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fitt-insider-254580)
Published: 2026-06-26T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

June 26, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: America spent $5.7T on healthcare last year up 7.3%, now 18.4% of the economy with prescription drug spending jumping 11%, projected to reach $9T by 2034 ABC Fitness finds new gym memberships declined 9% with cancellations up 8%, while studio visits climbed 27% as retention and community become key differentiators London Marathon expands to two days and 100,000 participants in 2027 as demand outgrows supply, with races introducing lotteries amid bigger fields and prize purses More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

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