Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, highlighting our continent’s leading fitness operators and countries

Nationally and globally, the health and fitness sector must strike out and pave the way if we are to address the challenges facing us, advocates ukactive’s Steven Ward

Ukactive has named the 11 fitness tech disruptors that have made it to the industry body's start-up accelerator programme ActiveLab.

Fitness kit and software supplier eGym has announced the acquisition of mobile fitness app business Netpulse for an undisclosed sum.

Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are using unofficial channels such as Facebook and WhatsApp to communicate work-related issues, according to a new survey.

Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.

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.

Fitness software company Virtuagym has released a mobile coaching app designed to help PTs monitor and coach their clients while on the go.

As large consumers of power, how can sport and leisure operators buy wisely, manage their consumption and even generate their own energy on-site?

Are gyms and health clubs at risk of being overtaken by the latest sophisticated home workout offerings?

Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing

Businesses in the fitness sector have a lot to gain by tapping into the full potential of online mobile and cashless payment systems

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

DFC’s My Payments service is a revolutionary online portal that takes the pain out of gym payments, helping to boost revenue and retention while enabling operators to focus on delivering top quality fitness experiences

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of 45 per cent between 2017 and 2021.

Competition for the fitness consumer has never been fiercer. Liz Terry argues that in order to thrive we must focus on customer engagement and providing expertise

British Rowing’s Helen Rowbotham talks about a new initiative to get more people involved in indoor, gym-based rowing

New research shows many members are disenchanted with their clubs. It’s time to start talking, says Kate Cracknell

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Tom Walker reports on the array of virtual exercise apps that are taking fitness beyond the four walls of the gym

Two key trends will shape the physical activity sector in 2017, says Kate Cracknell and they complement and oppose each other in equal measure: technology, driving an ‘always on’ culture, and a boom in mindfulness

Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

Google Play’s Jeni Fisher shares her personal top five wellbeing apps

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

Florian Cartoux, director of IHRSA Europe, on the body’s recent achievements and plans for the future

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking