Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

The former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has been appointed chief longevity officer for luxury hospitality concept, The Estate.

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

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy

Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in order to create more effective workouts.

The Maybourne Hotel Group – manager of iconic global hotels including Claridges, The Berkeley and The Connaught – has partnered with wellness technology company Virtusan to enhance its guests' wellbeing.

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm recognition service.

Fitness tech firm Fitscope has secured a deal with equipment manufacturer Bodycraft to supply its on-demand workouts for Bodycraft's cardio equipment.

The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth

Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club, at home and via events.

The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions

Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to boost the personalisation and efficiency of members’ workouts.

Fitness powerhouse Rainer Schaller, CEO of RSG Group, has opened Heimat in LA, combining a luxury gym with a private members’ club

Technogym’s latest connected equipment offers members personalised cardio training experiences with fresh content provided by expert instructors

Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US

Wellness operator and fitness tech company LIT Method (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after launching into the franchising market.

Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation within the fitness industry, and there isn’t a fitness brand or business that hasn’t been forced to adapt or pivot to digital.

Delegates gathered at Mindbody’s Bold conference in sunny San Diego to debate what the business of wellness could look like in a post-COVID world

Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour

The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people

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

Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of the blurring of boundaries between the at-gym and at-home fitness experiences.