A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options

Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

European affordable fitness giant, Basic-Fit – which is known for its low staffing levels – has designed AI personas to act as personal workout buddies to offer encouragement and celebrate victories.

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.

Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

The original low-cost gym concept is getting its third major makeover since being established in 1996, with the first club opening in Cologne. Liz Terry takes a look

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

Despite challenging market conditions, people in Europe are flooding back to their health clubs, says Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte Germany

How has the European health and fitness sector fared in the pandemic? Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte gives the headlines from the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report in partnership with Europe Active

The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation

Can one operator succeed where another has failed? asks Liz Terry

Karsten Hollasch reports on the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report from Deloitte and Europe Active

EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains