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

Boxing franchise, UBX, has ambitions to do for boxing what franchise F45 has done for functional training

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

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

Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour

The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback

EuropeActive and the European Committee for Standardisation launch new benchmarks for health club operations. Cliff Collins explains

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness

As Surge expands its offer with the launch of a third dedicated Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) studio this summer – this time in Fleet Street, London – the brand reflects on the vital role of its estate wide digital ecosystem, created in partnership with Fisikal, designed to drive business efficiencies and commercial success.

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

Thought leader, Emma Barry, talks about the changes which have happened and how to adapt and move forward in the roaring 20s, including intoxicating solutions to motivate the unmotivated and addressing a wider demographic

The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health

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

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

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

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans

The CEO of The Gym Group talks about the impact of COVID-19 and how the business is innovating to stay ahead

Muir Gray argues the industry needs a change of focus to optimise its potential

The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done

Places Leisure’s Bulmershe Leisure Centre is providing its community with new fitness kit in a major upgrade

The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness