A new at-home functional training platform, offering consumers a 'complete home gym kit' and a library of on-demand and live programming, has gone live.

Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise

Grndhouse has raised a £1.5m financing round led by venture capital firm Passion Capital.

A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson

In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

Life Fitness is introducing a new range of Hammer Strength anaerobic equipment to complement its legendary strength training range

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

The CEO of West Wood Clubs and chair of a resurgent IHRSA discusses the organisation’s plans and priorities

Technogym’s Biocircuit offers a range of time-controlled and time-free circuits using the Biostrength line, with its Biodrive AI technology, delivering customised workouts

Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world to be Amazon Alexa-enabled

Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.

Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously CEO of Les Mills Media.

Exos, the fitness coaching, club management and human performance specialist, is refreshing its branding as part of a strategy to become an omnichannel fitness business with a strong focus on the power of teams.

A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical health.

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active.

Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.

Mental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a Series A funding round worth US$9m, with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey among the high-profile investors.

Luxe Fitness, a Bristol-based gym offering premium service at a budget price has partnered with Fisikal – an expert in digital business management solutions – to enhance its member experience and digital journey.

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.

GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.

Virtuagym has launched a Video Workout platform which is natively integrated into its existing suite of products.