The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

The founder and CEO talks about his journey

iFit, an interactive fitness streaming platform from Freemotion Fitness, has received significant investment, worth US $200m, from Pamplona Capital Management.

The industry catalyst has released a new book: Building a Badass Boutique

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

Everyone Active has launched a new brand, FORTIS By Speedflex, as part of a venture into branded studios

Auro launches a new personal training app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online training tool explained and Vitapure presents its drinks dispenser, which makes money, while reducing single plastic usage

New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell

Circuits are a powerful way to deliver a controlled and effective workout to people of a range of abilities in a short time frame. We look at some of the leading systems

Technogym’s SKILLRUN now comes in different versions to suit different users’ workout needs

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

Parachute training – running with a parachute strapped to your waist to create resistance – is mostly utilised by elite athletes. Could it go mainstream?

The founder of The Fore, promises two trainers per class – one devoted to form

Group exercise continues to grow in popularity, making great instructors more important than ever before. But are we paying them enough?

Check out these innovative new products from Anytime Fitness, Shapewatch, Monkey Mill and Tecnobody

How to stop your members suffering from ‘fitness failure syndrome’

Innovative projects targeting niche markets

Our panel of experts tell us what’s in store for 2019 in the fitness sector – it’s all about niche boutiques, personal trainer branding, older clients and shorter work outs

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

Fitness equipment giant Technogym is entering the fitness-at-home market with the launch of Technogym Live, a digital platform offering gym-goers the option of taking part in classes "wherever they want".

The president and founder of Technogym talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his mission to get the whole world moving

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

Emma Barry gives her thought-provoking take on the industry’s current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

Dyaco equips Pumps Gyms, Technogym partners with Nuffield and Physical Company kits out Marlow Club

The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains

A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness

Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and rehabilitation fitness equipment under a brand licensing agreement with technology giant Philips.

Star Trac’s FreeRunner delivers a revolutionary running experience while cutting costs for owners

The co-founder of V1BE on taking a London boutique concept to Manchester

Altitude training is growing in popularity as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees more people getting serious about exercise