The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.

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

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

What sets market leaders apart from the fitness field? Jon Feld finds out

A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

The IHRSA Institute 2016 takes place in the US in August, offering executive education for health club professionals

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

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

Patricia Amend takes a look back at the main highlights from the 2016 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show in Florida

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act

Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).

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

The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

Business theorist Nir Eyal – who specialises in the intersection of psychology, technology and business – offers a sneak preview of his keynote presentation at IHRSA 2016

Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage

The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report

Ahead of his keynote speech at this year’s IHRSA convention, marketing strategist and bestselling author Jay Baer tells Julie King why ‘help’ is much better than ‘hype’ when it comes to selling your services

In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the 35th IHRSA Annual International Convention and Trade Show, being held in Florida for the very first time

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

Randi Zuckerburg has been announced as a keynote speaker for IHRSA 2016 and will offer insight on the most exciting trends that can add value to a business.

An in-depth study of health club retention in North America identifies the factors that spell the difference between winning and losing

Personalisation of products and services is the key to future-proofing your fitness business, says Ken Hughes of Glacier Consulting

Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

Extreme fitness challenges such as Tough Mudder have really captured the imagination of the public. So how can health club operators benefit from the trend?

Technology must be placed front and centre in initiatives to get communities moving if the health and fitness sector is to overcome the UK’s inactivity epidemic, according to a new white paper.