The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people

The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have

Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings

A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response

Industry research showed independent gyms were more resilient in last year’s challenging conditions than some of the big operators, we find out why

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research

Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more

UCL tracked the nation’s psychological response to the pandemic from dragging bikes out of sheds in L1.0 to spending more time on the sofa in L3.0

With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats

Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees

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

One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway

For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here

Digital fitness content provider Wexer is launching a new wellness resource on its connected Web Player.

“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby

Life Fitness has launched the Official Hammer Strength Box: a unique and complete small group training offering from Hammer Strength

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

A new online training bundle and app is empowering personal trainers to build successful businesses

A new study claims that being active for 30 minutes a day is not enough for those who are mostly sedentary

New competition is coming from every direction, says Liz Terry

Six months on from the launch of its Kickstart programme, The Gym Group is hiring the majority of trainees in the first cohort

Jo Farrier, head of commercial and resources at Active Northumberland, talks about how a strategic partnership with Technogym is changing public perceptions of council leisure facilities

Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia

Katie Lewis on workplace mental health and Alan Cooper on Retrain

GM Active has launched a transformational leadership programme, designed to empower staff to play a greater role in wellness services

Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs

Every gym design project should be designed from the floor up, says Physical Company’s James Anderson. He tells HCM why

The results from the first Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey show users are satisfied with local authority health and fitness facilities

The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health

With financial pressures brought on by the pandemic, will we see more local councils bringing the management of gym and leisure facilities back in-house?