Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept

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

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.

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

Fitness tech and software firm Exerp has secured a strategic partnership agreement with budget gym chain PureGym.

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report, in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were launched in 2020.

We’re entering the age of the wellness mega-corp, with the ultimate goal for investors being to dominate health and wellness markets in every channel. Prepare to expect the unexpected in this convergence of health, fitness and wellness

The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead

Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention

Fitness apps find it easy to collect new users, but can they keep them? Retention expert Bob Lawson gives his tips

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.

Mindbody is focusing its product development efforts on new technologies, as it looks to "reimagine" its software platform.

Hussle is offering operators the opportunity to take part in a pilot for its new MAP service to enable them to secure new members without upfront costs.

The CEO of The Club Company is working to rebuild and expand the business by fusing fitness and hospitality

PureGym is the second largest operator in Europe. Its CEO talks about expansion and influencing government policy

Access control specialist Salto Systems has acquired Gantner Electronic from private investment house Ardian.

Join the second Annual Fitness & Active Brands Summit and walk away with the expertise you need to transform your business model and maximise the US$59.23bn virtual fitness market opportunity.

The CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs tells of the brand’s rollercoaster journey throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

Garmin has acquired Firstbeat Analytics, provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer devices in the wellness, fitness and sports markets.

Fitness and athletic apparel firm Lululemon will acquire at-home fitness tech firm Mirror in a deal worth around US$500m (€446m, £407m).

Fitness software firm Transaction Services Group (TSG) is looking to expand its reach into the boutique sector following its acquisition of TrueCoach, a software company specialising in the personal trainer (PT) sector.

What were we expecting for the industry in 2020 before the pandemic struck? According to our panel of experts, membership packages for Gen Z are ripe for a rethink, and savvy employers should be thinking about putting in place bespoke digital tools for staff wellbeing

According to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, the industry was showing signs of strong growth before the pandemic, bolstered by cutting-edge technology and new concepts. Realising a membership goal of 80 million in Europe by 2025 is now a challenge to tackle

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

Paul Bedford on the best ways to operate in an increasingly competitive market

New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell

Google has revealed plans to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a deal worth US$2.1bn (€1.88bn, £1.62bn).