Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting

The CEO of VivaGym has new backers committed to fast tracking the growth of the business within the Iberian market and further afield. He talks to Kate Cracknell

The MD of Everlast Gyms learned valuable lessons during his time at TRIB3, the boutique gym franchise he co-founded. He talks to Kath Hudson

Recognising the growing importance of wellness to travellers, Hilton has partnered with Calm – a leading global app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – to promote holistic wellbeing throughout the customer journey.

Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers

New digital platforms are making the management of health club and gym assets efficient and straightforward while optimising resources, reports Julie Cramer

Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched a suite of franchise management software tools, built in collaboration with its franchise partners.

Global corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness market.

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active

Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group exercise and functional training spaces

ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence

EGYM is transforming fitness programmes in North Northamptonshire

The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which takes photos of food and calculates its calorific and nutritional values.

The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.

The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness

It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it