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

ClassPass is organising a day of free, live fitness classes to be broadcast around the world on 24 April.

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

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

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 son of Basic-Fit founder, Rene Moos, tells HCM how he’s building and rolling out his own boutique brand, Saints and Stars

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

New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell

A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

The former boxing champion is passionate about using the sport to increase confidence and reduce stress, through her PT training course and her Boxing Sisters initiative

The CEO of CHi Fitness, in Malaysia, discusses turning the business around and launching his latest new venture

From vegan gyms to balance training, HCM editor Liz Terry looks at fitness trends that could impact your business

From designing and managing the largest hotel gym in the world, to a new live steaming model to achieve global reach, the founder of The Wright Fit discusses his career journey and plans

George Foreman III – son of the heavyweight prizefighter – is expanding his US-based boxing gym business, and plans to have 20 sites open by 2020

The American rapper is working on a new gym with life coach guru Tony Robbins

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended to talk to founder Ross Campbell about what’s happening in Asian fitness

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

The Hollywood actor has created a new app that utilises the expertise of his team of fitness, nutrition and wellness experts

With functional training continuing to grow in popularity, the floor is often as important as any equipment. We take a look at the latest interactive options

The founder of London-based luxury boxing gym BXR discusses her journey to creating a facility that would be good enough for world heavyweight boxing champion and investor Anthony Joshua

New operators are queuing up to enter the booming franchise market. Tom Walker reports

Innovative projects targeting niche markets

Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future

Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary developments in health and fitness, ranging from new start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour

Underground Gym’s co-founder on breaking the rules with a new model and building a self-funded business from scratch

The founds of Eden explain how a health scare inspired a new organic nutrition business and how that integrates with their growing health and wellness operation HCMmag.com

Could Versaclimber classes become the next big thing? We check out the concepts reinvigorating this classic piece of kit

The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains

Co-founders Pieter Pleunis and Jeroen Timmerman on how they’re creating the best PT gym in Holland