Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020 range of smart TV models.

Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global lockdown by ramping up the marketing of its Peloton Digital Membership which gives access to live streaming and on-demand classes without equipment via the Peloton App.

A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home

Part reformer, part rowing, Ramsay’s concept is high intensity and low impact

Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

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.

Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities

What were we expecting for the industry in 2020 before the pandemic struck? According to our panel of experts, membership packages for Gen Z are ripe for a rethink, and savvy employers should be thinking about putting in place bespoke digital tools for staff wellbeing

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces

Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights

Fitbit has launched its latest wearable – the Charge 4 tracker – offering a number of features which will be useful for people looking to stay active while gyms remain closed.

The founder and CEO talks about his journey

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced the launch of David Lloyd Clubs @Home to engage members during the coronavirus closure.

The CEO and co-founder of BLOK tells how he developed ‘one of the coolest gyms in the world’

Consumers are seeking varied, effective workouts. It’s time to take a new approach to designing fitness areas, as Physical Company’s James Anderson explains

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

The CEO of Basic-Fit shared insights into the workings of his business at the Virtuagym FitNation Conference

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

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

Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology” to transform static workouts into real-time journeys, without wearables.

Class Boutique Fitness has collaborated with Physical Company to create a boutique studio offering that’s as inclusive as it is effective

The high-end operator has launched its sixth full service club, in London. We take a look at this £10m club, the largest to open in the city for more than 10 years and location of the first Little Space kids’ gym

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019

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

The founder of Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis talks to Kath Hudson

This Warwickshire GP has launched a virtual fitness club at his practice

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

How can you ensure your members are running right and enjoying and benefitting from the experience? Danny Dreyer invented ChiRunning so everyone can be a runner. Kath Hudson finds out all about it