IHRSA ranks the world’s top fitness operators by revenue growth, unit growth and number of members

We take a look at the ambitious budget and mid-market operators, smaller independently owned chains and foreign boutiques entering the growing franchise sector

Fitness franchises are piling in to the UK. We take a look at the market

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

Patricia Amend rounds up the top 25 gyms and health clubs across the globe

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports on the many highlights of the recent convention and trade show in Los Angeles, US

The boutique studio market continues to grow and evolve, as the Association of Fitness Studios’ report shows. Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson tell us more about how this sector is maturing

The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

With operators like Orangetheory Fitness putting heart rate training at the core of their offering, we ask our panel of experts where they think the new technology will take us

The IHRSA Global 25 presents details of the leading 25 health club operators around the world

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?