The growth of functional zones in gyms has seen suppliers of turf launching new products for use with everything from prowlers to floor-based exercises. We look at the options on offer

Online fitness marketplace Hussle has signed a deal to begin offering Premier Inn customers access to its network of gyms.

After reviving Fitness First Germany, Seibold is building a portfolio of fitness brands under new company, Life Fit Group

Fitness expert, Matt Roberts, has chosen Pavigym’s PRAMA system to create an immersive, personalised workout experience at his new gym at The Langley hotel in Berkshire

From designing and managing the largest hotel gym in the world, to a new live steaming model to achieve global reach, the founder of The Wright Fit discusses his career journey and plans

From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that could impact your business

George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – is expanding his US-based boxing gym business, and plans to have 20 sites open by 2020

University is where young people discover lifelong passions. Check out some of the new facilities promoting activity and wellness on campus

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate

The chair of Gym Plus tells how he’s taken the brand from struggle to success

Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City Council will invest £105m over the next decade. We talk to the chair about the impact of the social enterprise model

The latest case studies from Precor, Gympass, Fisikal and Physical Company

Growing economies are fuelling growth in Asia-Pacific, opening up a wealth of opportunities in the less developed markets, according to the second IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh reports

Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future

New research from IHRSA and Deloitte China shows the fitness market in India – which currently has a penetration rate of 1.5 per cent – is poised for growth

Could Versaclimber classes become the next big thing? We check out the concepts reinvigorating this classic piece of kit

Entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic – Cityrow’s Helaine Knapp in the US and The Engine Room’s Chris Heron in the UK – are building their boutiques by sharing their passion for rowing

More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active

The fitness industry in China is growing fast, according to the IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh explains the findings

Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured a three-year extension to its deal with premium fitness operator Bannatyne.

The new CEO of Xercise4Less – one of the founders of Virgin Active – says the budget operator is gearing up to double in size

Boutique operator 1Rebel is planning an expansion into the Australian market. Co-founder James Balfour tells us all about it

David Lloyd Leisure has announced the rollout of its boutique-style HIIT concept, Blaze. We chat to DLL’s Michelle Dand and Jack Claxton about the new offering

This Finnish health insurer works via a groundbreaking model which rewards the business for keeping people healthy

Evidence shows we can transform the lives of young offenders through exercise. Kate Cracknell talks to Rosie Meek

A trend is emerging for hotels and resorts to support the health and wellbeing of guests with in-room fitness offerings. We take a closer look

The Third Space CEO on why experience design is at the heart of the operation

Francine Davis, commercial and strategic development director; Rebecca Passmore, operations director; and Eve Sukhnandan, director of human resources, talk to Kate Cracknell about how the business is developing and the launch of a new concept

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

The latest Asia Pacific research from IHRSA and Deloitte shows significant growth potential for the fitness market in Asia, where penetration rates range widely from 0.15 to 15.3 per cent