More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active

Dyaco equips Pumps Gyms, Technogym partners with Nuffield and Physical Company kits out Marlow Club

The Flykick co-founder on how he took advantage of an untapped opportunity in the London group fitness market

CEO & founder of Barcelona Bootcamp talks to HCM about the growth of his luxury fitness holidays in Spain and his plans to expand the five-star experience across Europe

Founders Paul Trendell and Chris Djuric tell us about their new boutique, which centres around boxing and running group fitness classes

Will boutiques work outside major cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts

The co-founder of V1BE on taking a London boutique concept to Manchester

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

Boutique operator 1Rebel is planning an expansion into the Australian market. Co-founder James Balfour tells us all about it

Evidence shows we can transform the lives of young offenders through exercise. Kate Cracknell talks to Rosie Meek

The former music industry exec on growing the Space lifestyle brand in Asia, with backing from tech giant Alibaba

The Third Space CEO on why experience design is at the heart of the operation

The newly developed members club features a large, luxury gym

Bannatyne is on a roll. Its CEO explains how creating “affordable luxury” has allowed the brand to grow and set its sights on extending into Europe

As a Lagree studio opens at the Nobu Hotel in London, the founder shares his vision of creating a better world for all through wellbeing and health

David Minton reports from California on the latest fitness concepts

The co-founder of Gymbox talks to Kate Cracknell about breaking the rules, innovation in fitness concepts and spending £39m on growth

HIIT is evolving and being combined with other disciplines (HIIT plus a sound bath anyone?). Kath Hudson investigates

Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia

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

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

Leading the race to a more connected world

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

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

The England Rugby International tells us about his upcoming cookbook and being a franchisee for functional training brand F45

BOOM Cycle’s Bangs and a Bun talks about motivating people and putting the focus on mindfulness

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

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