In what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind deal in the fitness industry, boutique chain TRIB3 has sold a franchise with the transaction being carried out using cryptocurrency.

Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workout experiences.

Digital fitness platform Fiit has launched an interactive fitness app for the UK market, which is capable of creating a fully interactive fitness experience directly via a user's TV.

Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees

The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people

Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more

One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway

Every gym design project should be designed from the floor up, says Physical Company’s James Anderson. He tells HCM why

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic

Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen

Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.

Forme has signed an exclusive partnership with boutique fitness operator Barry's, the latest sign of the blurring of boundaries between the at-gym and at-home fitness experiences.

TRIB3 Edinburgh installed Safe Space lockers. We find out more

Safety, quality of service, and member engagement are key in order to offer a unique fitness experience that will boost the re-start.

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led to the creation of a raft of new offerings

A new digital fitness platform provides the social aspect of a boutique studio at home.

The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness and boutique wellness industries.

The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM

The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

The Health Club Collection on its collaboration with Venueserve Fitness

A new online fitness platform is looking to establish itself as the first to focus solely on strength training.

A 19th century mill in Hampshire has been converted into a high-end training gym by O’Shea and his partners

The Health Club Collection on its collaboration with Venueserve Fitness

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