What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi

Virtuagym’s software and app can assist health clubs in creating a powerful online community among their members

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

How can PTs help people become more engaged in changing their behaviours?

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

If you want to offer HIIT training in your health club, Wattbike is the perfect tool

We talk to TV’s Hairy Bikers about their new Diet Club

A new fitness app is aiming to harness the power of friendship to help people improve their fitness and lead more active lifestyles.

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable

Attendance is sky-high at Les Mills’ latest club in New Zealand – and virtual classes are playing a starring role

Innovative Wattbike training zones are transforming studios and gym floors across the country

Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls and into the daily lives of its members.

Google has continued its efforts to get more people active with the introduction of a new tool to its Calendar platform which helps hard-pressed people find time for a workout.

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

Are tangible rewards the best way to get members to stick to their exercise regimes? We report on the growing category of exercise reward schemes

eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike

We talk to the inventor of swimming app SpeedoFit

Technogym introduces its new SKILLMILL, which has athletic performance training at its heart

The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

How can you attract the hard-to-reach groups, and how do you make this pay?