Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for improvement across the fitness sector.

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues

Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls and into the daily lives of its members.

As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day, the cycling app has revealed that more than 70 cities and regions around the world are harnessing its data to inform transport policy.

Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the year.

Astronaut Tim Peake has set a new Guinness World Record for running a marathon in space

Obese people tend to see distances as being further than they really are, and hills steeper, according to research from the US

Pregnant women who work out may pass a propensity to be active on to their child

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act

From spring 2017, the UK’s pound coin changes to a new 12-sided coin. Is your business ready?

As part of our Gymtopia series, we look at how one Canadian club is making a long-term difference with its charitable work

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event

Matrix Fitness looks ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games, and encourages everyone to find the sporting hero inside themselves

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

Niels Gronau and Gregor Titze take a look at the key findings from the latest edition of Leading Operators – Fitness in Europe

Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

UK Sport and British Cycling have teamed up with multinational security organisation BAE Systems on the development of an advanced ergometer in advance of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy, having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

What might the coming year bring for the fitness and physical activity sector? We ask our expert panel

Our experts examine the trends that will shape the future of the spa and wellness industries

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016

There’s a new mindset among consumers regarding how they want to consume fitness – and it means the health club sector will need to place greater emphasis on creating unique, engaging experiences, says Kate Cracknell

A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016

The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media

The Group CEO of Holmes Place talks to Kate Cracknell about the launch of its new gym-only Evo concept, the importance of brand identity, and plans to return to the UK