The MD of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about creating new products, new motivations and a whole new vision, as he’s tasked with reinventing the brand as a standalone enterprise

As Pure Gym expands into the US under the name Pure Fitness, its chief strategy officer talks about the opening of the first three budget clubs in Washington, DC

BH Live has overhauled its Pyramids Centre in Portsmouth with support from Technogym, creating the area’s most cutting edge venue

The big mission at the Global Health & Fitness Alliance? Getting health clubs recognised as an essential service. The Fitness & Lifestyle Group CEO explains

A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for at-home fitness giant Peloton.

Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to more than US$15m.

Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence in the metaverse, making its workouts available in The Sandbox.

4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, valuing the business at £24m.

TVS Group installs new world class facilities at the University of Kent in partnership with Robbins

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021

The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.

Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world to be Amazon Alexa-enabled

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.

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

Pete Wells explains industry representation at COP26 and James Foley on lowering carbon emissions and saving cash and planet

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton

The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter

Qualtrics surveyed 12,157 consumers in 15 countries in seven languages to create the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report, as Jak Phillips explains

Sport England has launched its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of inspiring teenage girls to get active through digital physical education (PE) lessons.

Digital health and fitness platform Fittr has raised US$11.5m in a Series A funding round.

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

The co-founder of Auro on why audio-only is best