Steven Ward explains the goals of the Global Active Leaders Programme

While the boutique fitness scene remains small in the Netherlands, the founder of boutique concept High Studios says she isn’t worried and has high hopes for the sector

Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for for digital, culture, media and sport in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle.

Fitness kit and software supplier eGym will receive up to €25m (US$30m, £22.2m) in financing to support its R&D and engineering.

ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity is focused on turning “promises into action”

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

Stairforce app’s co-creator on tackling inactivity

US researchers say that regular exercise may be the secret to reducing the risk of the common eye condition glaucoma

ukactive’s public affairs director Huw Edwards highlights physical activity’s role in workplace wellbeing

Connected solutions

Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia recently launched a tech-centred hybrid fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace. We meet the duo behind it

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double- decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

Building a strong foundation

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

On 12-13 September, BP: Fitness will take over the NEC, Birmingham to deliver an exhibition involving over 100 brands, as well as seminars and workshops.

Cybex kits out Club Baltimore Fitness and Wellbeing Centre in London after an extensive gym redesign

Sleep services are being offered by some gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?

The founder of F45 talks about the fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide growth in just three and a half years

Premier Software provides a multi-site management system for English Lakes Hotels

Setting up shop with EMS

Equinox’s head of spa services says wellness is a big focus for the fitness brand

New research shows that small amounts of strength training reduce heart disease risk

It’s time to embrace data, says Steve Ward

The MD of JD Gyms shares details of the next phase of the brand’s expansion

Businesses in the fitness sector have a lot to gain by tapping into the full potential of online mobile and cashless payment systems