The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) and BBC Storyworks have struck up a partnership to create a digital film series exploring the true meaning of wellness.

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app named Life Fitness Connect to provide the ultimate workout experience.

A new at-home functional training platform, offering consumers a 'complete home gym kit' and a library of on-demand and live programming, has gone live.

Grndhouse has raised a £1.5m financing round led by venture capital firm Passion Capital.

The CEO of West Wood Clubs and chair of a resurgent IHRSA discusses the organisation’s plans and priorities

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical health.

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active.

Mental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a Series A funding round worth US$9m, with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey among the high-profile investors.

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Luxe Fitness, a Bristol-based gym offering premium service at a budget price has partnered with Fisikal – an expert in digital business management solutions – to enhance its member experience and digital journey.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.

GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.

The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery

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

The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa

ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda

The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one monthly subscription.

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