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

One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway

Digital fitness content provider Wexer is launching a new wellness resource on its connected Web Player.

GM Active has launched a transformational leadership programme, designed to empower staff to play a greater role in wellness services

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

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

Jo Farrier, head of commercial and resources at Active Northumberland, talks about how a strategic partnership with Technogym is changing public perceptions of council leisure facilities

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

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

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

The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform.

Magicline gym management software – the system used by RSG Group – has been launched globally in English by owner, The Sport Alliance Group.

A new Anytime Fitness franchise chose to work with Precor for its entire setup. We find out more

The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic

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

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

With the refurbishment of the former Xercise4Less estate well underway, the MD of JD Gyms says growth plans have been accelerated by three years

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact

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.

Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a new Corporate Wellness platform.

Life Fitness has signed a partnership deal with digital coaching tech specialist Pear Sports.

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

Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company

As the UK’s first dedicated development framework for leisure comes to the end of its initial four-year term, Jamie Groves and Sarah Watts discuss the impact

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues