A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club

Leisure Media is launching a new platform for technology in the health, fitness, wellness and sports markets

Bouldering is emerging as a powerful partner in the fitness space, as the co-founders of French operator, Groupe Arkose, explain

A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more

HCM talks to the sister duo behind the launch of flexology, one of the UK’s first stretching studio brands

Paul Bedford on the best ways to operate in an increasingly competitive market

HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats

Les Mills is known globally for its workouts, nut in New Zealand, the company is also a major health club operator with new facilities launching. HCM investigates

The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market

We talk to two high-end operators who’ve established a valuable USP by offering EMS training

Build new training experiences with Technogym in 2020

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

WellCare of Georgia has signed a partnership deal with Fitbit, which will see the tech giant help the healthcare firm manage the conditions of those living with diabetes.

"We can include those yet to take the plunge into wearables," says Myzone’s Dave Wright

A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go

As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions

The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still remain central to people’s fitness journeys

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

A knockout partnership

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s approach to employee wellbeing, and the state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its new London headquarters

Does your fitness studio off er the antidote to tech-driven loneliness?

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

Flooring is a major investment for gyms and health clubs, changing the ambience and functionality. HCM looks at the issues relating to this often undervalued area

The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering fitness brand GOGO tells us about the company’s journey, from its beginnings as the country’s first full-service fitness club

Fitness industry veteran Nick Coutts has been appointed chair of Danish fitness tech firm Motosumo.

On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, offering Hussle users access to its catalogue of workouts.

Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has announced that it is to axe Beachbody Live, its instructor training and group exercise provider arm.

A new all-in-one digital platform will begin offering certified, trainer-led live group fitness classes in tandem with personalised nutrition programming and wellness tracking.

Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service quality and retention, according to José Teixeira, head of customer experience at Portuguese fitness group SC Fitness.