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

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