Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia recently launched a tech-centred hybrid fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace. We meet the duo behind it

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, has become the first sports stadium in the world to achieve platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double- decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.

Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has partnered with a new health assessment centre in Dubai aimed at professional and former athletes.

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.

Do GPs need physical activity education?

Cybex kits out F1 team William Racing’s gym, and Precor’s Queenax units feature in a £5m Lancaster leisure centre revamp

We round up the sector’s latest products

Kath Hudson explores the best tools for helping deconditioned people feel

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

Challenge through Sport Initiative’s project coordinator explains how exercise is helping people to overcome substance misuse

New research shows that exercising just before studying can improve the Brain

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

The latest virtual reality innovations providing exercisers with an engaging and entertaining approach to working out

Building a strong foundation

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups have been selected to launch London’s new Sport Tech Hub.

US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider Wexer.