A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness

There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery

FitnessOnDemand (FOD) [IHRSA BOOTH 1509] the leader in on-demand content from the world’s most innovative fitness brands and celebrity trainers, this month introduces a new platform evolution for all club operators and their customers.

CEO of Orbit4, Daniel Jones, says: “There’s no reason traditional gyms and smart gyms can’t live in harmony. With a little reorganisation and education, there’s a really bright future for all gyms.”

The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

The Gym Group has extended its partnership with digital fitness platform Fiit, becoming the first budget gym operator to offer its members a hybrid club-in-club option.

Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more

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 rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have

Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings

For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here

“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby

Six months on from the launch of its Kickstart programme, The Gym Group is hiring the majority of trainees in the first cohort

Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia

The results from the first Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey show users are satisfied with local authority health and fitness 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

Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms.

Gympass is helping énergie Fitness to rebuild, by winning new members

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

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

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.

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

TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more

The industry can be the catalyst for recovery from the pandemic, as well as addressing many of the underlying issues which enabled COVID-19 to wreak such havoc says Liz Terry