As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?

Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in revenue of NOK 1,022m (£85,591,015). The group’s EBITDA also demonstrates a strong operating performance over the last 12 months as it is now NOK 83,000,000 (£6,965,182) compared with NOK -113 million (- £9,498,447) in the corresponding quarter last year.

The fitness entrepreneur and founder of Circuit Society tells us how he plans to bring a new style of neighbourhood-based micro studios to the market

The founder of Parkour Generations discusses the company’s partnership with Gymbox – the first of its kind – and why other operators might want to consider movement-based programmes

Coach Gyms chose Safe Space Lockers to create a premium changing room experience for its latest club in Harrogate, UK

Small group training is more popular than ever, driven by supply-side innovation and consumer choice, as Frances Marcellin discovers

The co-founder of Happy Finish explains how the future of fitness could look with ‘digital-first’ wellness prescriptions and fully immersive experiences

Do people get fitter working out at home or in the gym and do they have a preference? Researcher Bryce Hastings reports on the latest research seeking to answer these questions

Ben Hackney-Williams, head of content at Myzone, shares tools to drive positive change in 2022

The MD of Everlast Gyms is steering the business through a process of rebranding, with a hybrid model intended to take it to UK number one status

How can operators ensure members feel a continual sense of improvement that keeps them coming back for more?

Jak Phillips shares highlights from the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report which identifies seven key trends which will shape the way workouts develop going forward

Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more

A round up of recent research into mental health and highlights from the gamechanging Move Your Mental Health Report from the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation

As a result of the pandemic, the fitness sector is presented with a massive opportunity to make friends with the healthcare sector to improve the health of the nation and drive up penetration. Kath Hudson reports on what is happening and where the opportunities lie

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

A strategic alliance has been announced between music services provider, Feed Media Group and digital fitness agency Sweatworks.

F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a partnership agreement with Hilton Austin. The 1,236 square foot/114 square metre studio will provide the 45-minute circuit workouts for which the brand is renowned.

Following Kabata’s recent US$2m raise to propel its AI-powered haptic dumbbells onto the market, the startup has confirmed it’s aiming to launch between the end of 2022 and early 2023. market, the startup has confirmed it is aiming to launch by the end of 2022.

The CEO of Women in Sport talks about Big Sister, a new programme that’s working to overcome period poverty and support more adolescent girls to get and stay active

HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel

Capitalising on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health & Fitness announces the arrival of its next generation of indoor cycling bikes – Schwinn X and Z.

AI-driven home-strength platform, Vitruvian, raises US$15m Series A funding to ramp up production. Investors include Larsen Ventures and Steve Baxter’s Ten13. Baxter is known for his TV role as a 'shark' in Australia’s Shark Tank.

Pulse Fitness and Bolsover District Council have been collaborating for many years to deliver dedicated community activity spaces

The Grndhouse co-founder tells us how his brand plans to dominate the strength training space in the UK, and beyond

We go behind the scenes of the biggest ever collaboration on COVID safety data. Lizzie Broughton tells the story

DLL is pushing back against social media ‘fitfluencers’ says Andrea Dearden

The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active

Leading software specialists reveal how they’ve solved specific tech challenges for individual health clubs

Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?