From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

Longevity is no longer an abstract concept—it’s a market force reshaping how people train, recover, and live.

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

Ben Stocks, managing director at BLK BOX, explains how the company is founded on the philosophy of building better, with a commitment to quality and innovation

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment

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

The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations.

Equipment designer and manufacturer BLK BOX has spent 10 years gearing up for global growth. Founder Greg Bradley tells Julie Cramer all the pieces are now in place for rapid growth

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

The Heartcore founder talks about the evolution of her brand, expansion without VC backing and her global ambitions for growth

The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

Speedflex has introduced at-home workout machine Speedflex Blade. The product was launched with the support of former footballers Alan Shearer – who is also a co-founder of the company – and Dion Dublin.

The fitness entrepreneur and founder of Circuit Society tells us how he plans to bring a new style of neighbourhood-based micro studios to the market

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021

The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece

The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year

The owner of Nisus Fitness in County Kerry, Joe O’Connor, explains how MZ-Remote helped grow memberships during the pandemic and transform Nisus into a hybrid boutique

The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms

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

Cryotherapy is taking off, with many people attracted by a raft of cited benefits. Cryo operators offer their advice

The growth of functional zones in gyms has seen suppliers of turf launching new products for use with everything from prowlers to floor-based exercises. We look at the options on offer

The CEO of CHi Fitness, in Malaysia, discusses turning the business around and launching his latest new venture

With functional training continuing to grow in popularity, the floor is often as important as any equipment. We take a look at the latest interactive options

Private equity firm North Castle Partners has made possible the Barry’s Bootcamp expansion and Curves’ success in Asia. We talk to the firm’s fitness lead, Jon Canarick