IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his time at the organisation and discusses his role at private-equity firm NeV

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

Fitness tech startup Fiit has announced a £2.4m seed investment to launch its on-demand home exercise platform.

Seven New York health clubs have been added to the fitness app POPiN, offering city- dwellers a wider variety of gyms to visit.

Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on the campus.

Fitness and wellness studio FlyFit is planning to expand to three more airports next year, while it puts the finishing touches to its first site at Heathrow.

Travel giant Expedia has launched an 'organic spa finder', designed to help customers find authentic wellness experiences across Europe.

London could become the new home of ‘sport tech’ if a strategic plan succeeds in bringing sport and technology businesses closer together.

NFL fans have the chance to step into the shoes of their idols as a new experience opens in the heart of New York City.

The key people in the fitness franchise group’s management team

Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the year.

Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.

How to get the deconditioned into gyms

Lauren Heath-Jones takes a look at the latest health and fitness products and innovations, including Speedflex’s training pods and Bkool’s smart trainers

Life Fitness partners with Edinburgh Leisure, Technogym transforms university gym and DFC assists Oldham Community Leisure

Are DOMS-free exercise programmes needed to get more people moving?

We showcase the street-art-inspired design of Hotel Jen Beijing’s new 24 hour gym

Kath Hudson asks how operators should deal with customers who overexercisers

Leading the race to a more connected world

New research suggests that combined Indian yoga and aerobic exercise is significantly better at reducing heart disease risk than either exercise alone

A round up of the 2017 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report reveals promising growth opportunities in the US market

Exciting opportunities lie ahead for the industry in 2018, says Lauretta Ihonor

The social media influencer explains how operators can tap into influencer marketing

Britain’s oldest female Ironman triathlete on how to best engage the older market

ukactive’s public affairs director Huw Edwards highlights physical activity’s role in workplace wellbeing

Connected solutions

The founders of the functional training gym on taking on the Indian fitness market

Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?