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

New competition is coming from every direction, says Liz Terry

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

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

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

iFIT Health & Fitness has acquired Sweat, the popular, female-focused fitness platform set up in 2015 by Australian fitness trainer and entrepreneur Kayla Itsines and co-founder Tobi Pearce.

Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of consumers own one personally.

We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector

Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

Life Fitness has signed a partnership deal with digital coaching tech specialist Pear Sports.

Everyone Active has expanded its digital fitness platform, Everyone on Demand, with the addition of four new content partners.

Fitness equipment supplier, Icon Health & Fitness, has rebranded and changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness.

Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

Orbit4 is the first digital ecosystem that manages and facilitates the entire commercial fitness product cycle.

Hussle has secured a deal to become the selected fitness partner of digital banking app Revolut.

fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.

ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the increasing demand for hybrid membership models.

Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been more important.

China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster