Gen Z Throws Wellness Darties, [solidcore] Launches Heated Strength, Wizard Wellness Adds Funding

September 15, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes.

Today's top stories:

Wizard Wellness completes rollout across Target, Walmart, and CVS while closing a $1M+ round, betting on mass retail over direct-to-consumer first [solidcore] launches Ascend, a heated floor-based strength format, expanding beyond reformer classes as it scales toward 250 locations by 2028 NYT reports "wellness darties" combining yoga, cold plunges, and nonalcoholic drinks are going viral on college campuses as an alcohol-free way to socialize