The fitness industry's pivot to digital has defined the sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Spanish chain GO fit, it could also mean achieving the company's mission to get an entire nation physically active.

Les Mills is serving up digital workouts to members of Bannatyne Health Clubs

Software will power reopening – we look at new COVID-19 functionality

The ICAA’s Colin Milner says the fitness industry can stop ageism devastating lives

A Datahub report has used modelling to predict what the next 12 months will look like for the UK fitness industry

Caroline Constantine, MD of Right Directions, shares critical guidance about safe operating procedures

GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

After four years in development, FORME Life is launching a home fitness studio concept designed to blur the line between home gym and home decor.

A new app, which aims to help people get physically active and build healthy habits through the power of group psychology, teamwork and friendship, has launched after securing £500,000 worth of funding.

Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020 range of smart TV models.

Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, has announced the immediate availability of its customer- branded live-streaming solution.

Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global lockdown by ramping up the marketing of its Peloton Digital Membership which gives access to live streaming and on-demand classes without equipment via the Peloton App.

For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results than physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

Matrix Connected Solutions helps Roko deliver a digital member experience beyond the four walls of the clubs

In positive news, people are becoming more active and exercising with their kids more while in lockdown

A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

Tamara Bailey says clubs need to re-examine member engagement strategies

The founder of Remedy Place on setting up the world’s first ‘social wellness club’

How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts

Mark Harrington Snr and Jnr tell us about the strategy they put in place to get Healthworks through the pandemic

The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK

Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage

Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health clubs to deliver live streaming and premium on-demand content.

Vitality and RAND Europe have carried out a global study revealing that increased physical activity can benefit not only individuals but also businesses and global economies. Andre Nepgen shares the insights

According to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, the industry was showing signs of strong growth before the pandemic, bolstered by cutting-edge technology and new concepts. Realising a membership goal of 80 million in Europe by 2025 is now a challenge to tackle

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance