Loughborough University set out to expand its Powerbase gym to support people both with and without disabilities equally, as Gregory Bradley explains

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

The CEO of LifeFit Group tells Kath Hudson how the pressures of the pandemic tested him and his team to the limit, while customer support turned out to be an unexpected and invaluable lifeline

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in Winter Park. The brand will open three additional private member clubs in Orlando within the next year.

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".

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

The president and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands tells Kate Cracknell the company is aiming to get to 10,000 locations in the next five years

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

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.

EGYM has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to €207m (US$225m) in growth capital.

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

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

Hybrid Fitness used Safe Space Lockers to deliver changing rooms that are fundamental to the brand rollout

The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

The much-loved tennis star is building his Rafa Nadal Academy brand, combining education with training, fitness and sport, with the most recent opening in Kuwait

The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth

Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market

Bioniq, which supplies subscribers with personalised nutritional supplements based on their blood test results, has acquired smart mirror company Vaha.

Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial, announcing it will operate as Precor going forward and be constituted as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peloton.

Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He joined eight other winners in the health and beauty section, which includes the fitness industry.

The CEO of l’Orange Bleue talks to Frances Marcellin about its new-style gyms and preparing the company for European expansion

Funxtion, the leading B2B digital fitness content SaaS platform company, and CycleMasters, the best in direct-to-consumer indoor virtual cycling experiences, are joining forces to help gym operators elevate their member experience.

The co-founder of Reset in Cádiz, Spain, says the club has been designed as an escape, to enable members to follow a more balanced way of life

Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies

Life Fitness unveils the secrets of some of the world’s most dynamic health clubs

We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen