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

The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

BeBop Sensors’ VP of Strategy introduces their virtual reality gloves

The coronavirus pandemic has seen the fitness industry pivot to digital. We look at the longer-term implications

With a new app, Cela uses social media to promote healthy living

This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO

With real-time vibration feedback, this new product generates applied analytics and guides training

This personal trainer works on a ‘pay what you can’ basis, allowing him to reach those most in need

The CEO and co-founder of BLOK tells how he developed ‘one of the coolest gyms in the world’

Supplier Gympass latest collaboration with DW Fitness First

Bolto saw a need for a “bespoke, femalespecific, results-driven boutique”

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

Get inspired by our round up of recent high-end changing room installations

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the newest product launches from Wattbike, Pulse, Body Bike and MYE Technologies

CEOs Humphrey Cobbold, of Pure Gym and Clive Ormerod of Les Mills talk about their initial response to COVID-19

With a longstanding professional career in the fitness industry, we talk to Dawn Faulkner Clark to find out more about her background and what the future holds for Be Fit Be You

Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology” to transform static workouts into real-time journeys, without wearables.

Wattbike has announced a new partnership with indoor cycling innovator Intelligent Cycling that will see the creation of a 'truly smart, connected' indoor cycling experience.

HCM talks to Fraser Smith about founding his studio and why he picked miha bodytec as his supplier and EMS training for his USP

Technogym is helping Odyssey Health Club launch new gym floor formats that enhance the member experience

The high-end operator has launched its sixth full service club, in London. We take a look at this £10m club, the largest to open in the city for more than 10 years and location of the first Little Space kids’ gym

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

Parkwood Leisure managing director Glen Hall talks about putting the company on a new path to fitness in recent years, with customers and staff at its heart

Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second leisure venture the footballer has set up in the past 12 months.

Eight Inc. have created a gym in Beijing for digital fitness startup Keep that integrates technology into the space to improve the workout experience and help optimise training performance.

The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers

Bouldering is emerging as a powerful partner in the fitness space, as the co-founders of French operator, Groupe Arkose, explain

HCM talks to the sister duo behind the launch of flexology, one of the UK’s first stretching studio brands

Les Mills is known globally for its workouts, nut in New Zealand, the company is also a major health club operator with new facilities launching. HCM investigates

A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club