Appointed president of Xponential Fitness in 2021 at the age of 34, Luna talks about life and the industry experiences that have helped to shape her and her career

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

The group MD of Forest House offers a glimpse into how Safe Space Lockers helped turn concept into reality

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK.

The CEO of UK Active reflects on working on London 2012 and what he learned in the face of initial hostility

The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle

DiR, Spain’s largest health club operator has launched the second phase of its digitalisation with Fisikal, as co-director, Jordi Forns explains

Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation

The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity

Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with XN Leisure Management Software.

Village Health and Wellness Clubs has put Speedflex Blade at the centre of its new HIIT concept

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

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

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

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".

The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

Xplor Gym’s open software is empowering fitness clubs to unlock new opportunities for growth, says James Barter

The president and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands tells Kate Cracknell the company is aiming to get to 10,000 locations in the next five years

The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.