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

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

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

Plans have been revealed to build Europe's largest esports gaming hub in the Swedish capital Stockholm.

A rundown on the startups that are using tech to help people stay fit

The founder of budget pioneer, McFit, tells Kate Cracknell why he’s launching a new brand for his diverse business

Budget operator Xercise4Less has appointed a chief technology officer to lead the company through a 'digital transformation' ahead of a rapid expansion programme.

The new CEO of Xercise4Less – one of the founders of Virgin Active – says the budget operator is gearing up to double in size

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has published a new technology masterplan for the National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care system in the world".

10 million users in 14,000 facilities worldwide use Technogym's mywellness cloud to manage their fitness and wellbeing. We talk to operators who are benefitting from this tech

The grand slam champion is launching a fitness design business with Dan Meis

We take a close look at the impressive layout and design of the newly renovated Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago

We showcase a selection of eye-catching gyms and fitness spaces from around the world, with projects in Taiwan, Russia, the UK and the US

How much consideration do you give to potential vibration and noise issues when building a gym? Martin McNulty reports

Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi tinged pop-up running hubs for sports giant Nike at Shanghai’s Times Square.

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an “unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.

Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could enhance the spectator experience.

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Dutch construction firm Bright Buildings is creating a transparent swimming facility with a retractable roof and walls that will “create an attractive transition from indoor to outdoor activities.”

The Well Living Lab – the first human-centred research centre investigating the links between health and well-being and indoor environments – has announced its founding “alliance members”.

Our latest round-up of exemplary design from health clubs around the world

We continue our series on the most impressive examples of health club design from around the world

We take a look around Philippe Starck’s Le Nuage ‘inflatable’ health club in France

Does your club have the ‘wow’ factor? We continue our series, looking at some of the world’s most architecturally impressive clubs

In the second part of our series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture, we take a look around the world and spotlight four of our favourites

Our new series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture kicks off with four of our international top picks

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world

Samsung has unveiled a new prototype wristband that could be used to measure and collate a range of health and fitness data.

The Brando eco-resort, opening this July in French Polynesia, is planning to become the first resort in the world to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.