If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

Jak Phillips shares highlights from the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report which identifies seven key trends which will shape the way workouts develop going forward

Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...

Connected performance wearable company Whoop has launched Whoop Unite for businesses.

European researchers have shed new light on the impact of HIIT on skeletal muscle, according to a recent study.

The CEO of Women in Sport talks about Big Sister, a new programme that’s working to overcome period poverty and support more adolescent girls to get and stay active

Exercise can stimulate the growth of new blood vessels when existing ones are ravaged by diabetes, find researchers

Bryce Hastings reveals new research into exercise motivation and adherance

DLL is pushing back against social media ‘fitfluencers’ says Andrea Dearden

Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US

A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s challenges over the last two years.

Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher antibodies after having a vaccination, research shows

Ground-breaking research from the University of Copenhagen identifies the best times of day to exercise

Four operators share their insights into how Technogym’s Mywellness has transformed their operations, as well as customer and team engagement

The UK health club sector could grow to engage up to 35 per cent of the population, according to a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones

With between 85 and 100 per cent of employers reporting staff shortages, is the UK fitness sector heading into a workforce employment crisis and what can be done about it? HCM reports

The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open 28 new sites in 2022, including three gyms acquired this month from Fitness First in Haringey, Leytonstone and Romford, strengthening its clusters of properties in this part of the UK.

Pre-surgery exercise yields some exciting results in cancer patients, a study shows

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

Professor Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active outlines findings from the Safe Active study, which show gyms are effectively protecting members and staff from COVID-19

New research from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 infects fat cells, explaining why overweight and obese people are at a higher risk

The vice president international of Life Fitness, shares his insight into the future and how the organisation is delivering on its strategy to co-create unique member experiences

The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19

The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector

The team behind new report, Benefits Outweigh the Risks, report that exercise is safe for the vast majority of people

Keeping members actively engaged has never been more important. Abi Harris reports on the latest ideas and inspiration from the Retention Convention

Social distancing, and all that encompasses the new normal, appears to be here to stay … for a while at least.

Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports

Exercise has been found to fire up the body’s production of endocannabinoids and reduce chronic inflammation, according to a recent study

3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD