The co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness looks back on past hurdles and highlights

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The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030

The exercise physiologist and research scientist is leading on brain health at Orangetheory. She talks to Kath Hudson

The co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks about building Self Esteem Brands and his partnership with Dave Mortensen

The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

The last year has been defined by the final pandemic shake-out, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

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

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

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

Centred Wellness – a travel and lifestyle platform connecting members with health and wellness services and products – has acquired Bua Fit, a UK marketplace providing outdoor and online fitness classes. The companies claim that the combined entity is estimated to be worth around US$25m.

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

Ohm Fitness, a new franchised fitness studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Tech giant Amazon has entered the highly-contested health and fitness tracking market with a huge splash, launching an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable alongside a subscription service and smartphone app.

The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow

Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities

The industry catalyst has released a new book: Building a Badass Boutique

Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites across the US.

Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple Watch Connected programme, designed to reward gym members for wearing the watch during their exercise sessions.

Is the UK boutique fitness sector capable of attracting the funding it needs? Alicia Whistlecroft from Deloitte takes a look at the level of opportunity

Dave Asprey, Silicon Valley hacker and the creator of Bulletproof coffee has developed a boutique fitness studio, which uses technology to upgrade members’ health

New operators are queuing up to enter the booming franchise market. Tom Walker reports

Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts

The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains

Will boutiques work outside major cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts