Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness

The president of CoachMePlus on how this software helps coaches and athletes work together to reach their fitness goals

emPOWER is a visionary project that aims to develop implantable artificial muscles by 2050. Professor Jonathan Rossiter explains

Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members to improve their health

A recent report analysed the backgrounds of more than 300 fitness tech executives

Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched its new software development kit (SDK), which allows the virtual fitness content hosted on the Wexer Mobile app to be integrated into existing apps operated by health clubs and studios.

Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry wants? For members to be addicted (in a healthy way) to exercise – not just to increase profits but, most importantly, so they can live happier, healthier and longer lives.

Audio fitness app Auro has been named as the Official Training Partner for the Winter Run 2021. The virtual event will take place on Sunday 7th February 2021 with runners of all ages and abilities encouraged to complete 10k in their local area, with the aim of raising £250,000 to help fund Cancer Research UK’s research.

Goldman Sachs is leading a US$65m financing round in Echelon Fitness – a sign it believes the at-home fitness market is set for further growth during 2021.

Life Time says it’s the first US health & fitness club company to embrace Apple Fitness+ and include it as part of its membership offer.

Pulse Fitness has recently completed a refurbishment of the fitness facilities at iGym London.

The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business operating in the leisure and hospitality sectors has had to face this challenge more than most.

In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash in the bank – has announced it's purchasing commercial fitness giant, Precor.

Virtuagym is enabling operators large and boutique around the world to build successful hybrid offerings. This case study of Thebodycontent in Dublin gives insights

Technogym has ramped up its live and on-demand services this year. We hear how the new streaming services are being used by operators to build customer engagement

Apple has launched its long-awaited on demand fitness platform, which will utilise the tech giant's ecosystem of hardware and software to offer consumers a personalised exercise experience.

UneeQ, a digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing platform Mentemia to transform famous New Zealand rugby player, Sir John Kirwan, into the world's first digital human mental health coach.

Deansgate Square, the newest residential star on Manchester’s impressive skyline, is a fitting home for some of the city’s most stylish health and fitness facilities, with specialist acoustic flooring by TVS Group

Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss

Working the glutes is vital for balance, power and wellbeing. Tom Tawell reports

Collective Leisure has just become the first social enterprise leisure management company in Australia

The celebrity trainer and author is working with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts to elevate their fitness offering

Steve Ward celebrates how the industry has come together in the pandemic

The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon

Policymakers and operators discuss trust and public sector pandemic responses

EXi, an NHS-approved exercise app designed to help people with long term health conditions, has launched a Covid-19 rehabilitation programme.

Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading 24/7 high-spec gym operator, has partnered with Gympass to give its corporate members access to over 170 clubs across UK and Ireland.

Peloton and Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé have signed a broad, multi-year partnership which will result in the launch of new, themed workouts on the interactive fitness platform.

Personalised health and human performance specialist, Salus Optima, has teamed up with training company, Premier Global NASM, to help new and expectant mothers achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with Physical Company to support its rapid growth.