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

“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby

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

Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs

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

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

iFIT Health & Fitness has acquired Sweat, the popular, female-focused fitness platform set up in 2015 by Australian fitness trainer and entrepreneur Kayla Itsines and co-founder Tobi Pearce.

Digital fitness coaching firm Asensei has released an API platform which allows developers of connected fitness products and apps to add motion capture and real-time connected coaching to their products.

Ojmar has launched OCS SMART, a next-generation smart lock that can be controlled via a mobile phone, tablet, or smart watch using Bluetooth technology. It pairs with the OCS SMART app, to increase the ease of installation and usage.

Physiotherapists, fitness coaches and other physical health practitioners will be offered access to leading motion analysis technology normally only available to top universities and elite sports clubs.

Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of consumers own one personally.

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

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

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

Fitness equipment supplier, Icon Health & Fitness, has rebranded and changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness.

Apple has previewed its much-awaited watchOS 8, the operating system for its Apple Watch hardware.

Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit

The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept

Technogym is leading the way with exciting new training experiences through its innovative cardio range, Excite Live

Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

The combining of physical and digital has been playing an important role in membership-based fitness businesses, according to a new global customer survey by Virtuagym.

fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.

ABC Fitness Solutions is the latest supplier to launch a service to help operators cater to the increasing demand for hybrid membership models.

Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly

Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the latest innovation from Technogym

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations