Following the conclusion of a US$7. 5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist, alongside Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass.

Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.

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Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the three companies – Playlist – while stressing that each Playlist business will continue to operate as it does today, with no changes to its products or services.

The CEO of Gymbox details being torn between risk and security at a key point in his health and fitness career, and reflects on the choices he made

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

Agilysys, which bought spa software provider ResortSuite in 2021 has announced the acquisition of Book4Time, the first cloud-based management software for the spa industry for US$150 million (€135 million, £115 million) cash.

Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered through its platform.

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more

Xplor Gym’s open software is empowering fitness clubs to unlock new opportunities for growth, says James Barter

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Blok has launched a fundraising campaign on Crowdcube. The company’s goal is to reach £500,000 – ahead of a possible funding round in 2023.

From a boom in VR to deeper client personalisation, Lauren McAlister takes a look at trends the industry can expect to see accelerating as we head into 2023

Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3 September 2022. He will succeed Josh McCarter who will join Mindbody’s board of directors.

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

Delegates gathered at Mindbody’s Bold conference in sunny San Diego to debate what the business of wellness could look like in a post-COVID world

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

The founder of TRX talks about his new business venture – OutFit

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one monthly subscription.

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

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

Nadim Meer advises operators on how to position themselves as an attractive prospect for investment

ClassPass is organising a day of free, live fitness classes to be broadcast around the world on 24 April.

The son of Basic-Fit founder, Rene Moos, tells HCM how he’s building and rolling out his own boutique brand, Saints and Stars

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

HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats

Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has secured US$285m worth of investment, which it looks to use to further expand its global reach.

The creator and founder of Platefit, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to educating people on the benefits of vibration training