Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

The latest virtual reality innovations providing exercisers with an engaging and entertaining approach to working out

US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider Wexer.

LIVunLtd’s fitness director wants to reinvent residential gyms

Sleep services are being offered by some gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?

Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry innovations that are making it easier than ever before to keep fit on-the-go

Triyoga’s founder on growing a yoga startup into a lifestyle centre of excellence

A boutique fitness studio is coming to Heathrow Airport. Its founder tells all

The new CEO of Evolution Wellness on creating a fitness giant in Asia

Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept

DLL’s new Kensington Harbour Club

Justine tells us about the Les Mills Born to Move programme, which aims to get children moving

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

Flooring is often overlooked as an essential part of a fitness club's 'kit'. German specialist BSW explains how the right flooring can dramatically improve the fitness experience

The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups

AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise

US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.

A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?

The boutique studio market continues to grow and evolve, as the Association of Fitness Studios’ report shows. Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson tell us more about how this sector is maturing

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

Leighton Park School and Queen Anne’s School are encouraging girls to develop lifelong fitness habits with new equipment from Matrix

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Fitness industry entrepreneur Tony De Leede has teamed up with virtual fitness provider Wexer to launch a new virtual programming service for health clubs.