Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar UK gym facilities.

Fit tech firm Vaha is launching its interactive fitness mirror into the UK home fitness market.

ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the increasing demand for hybrid membership models.

Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been more important.

Craig Cocking, Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact of the past 12 months and shares his views on the future of the industry

NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness and amenity management services provider LifeStart in November 2020.

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has introduced a new wellness app, developed to help women create an exercise regime based on their natural period cycle.

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Fit children do better in cognitive tests

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains

At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a deal worth US$420m.

Sport:80, a developer of cloud-based sport management software, has launched a club management system to help governing bodies and grassroots sports clubs engage their members.

A three-year-old-boy has died of the injuries he sustained in an accident involving a Peloton Tread+ running machine.