A life epiphany led Barry to celebrate her rebellious spirit, rather than seeking to tame it, by launching a new consultancy, Trouble Global and a podcast that will be ‘part interview, part therapy, part shitshow’

Dealing with attrition can be the key to success for operators, according to new research that provides actionable insights

Virgin Active has upgraded its gym floor proposition to maximise consumer trends in partnership with Technogym

Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

The co-founders of Studio Society talk about taking immersive fitness global and how their new CoverMe app is connecting group-ex instructors to work

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has acquired vertical climber brand CLMBR for an undisclosed sum.

Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm recognition service.

US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

Weight loss drugs are hitting the mainstream, with pilot programmes underway. Liz Terry examines the threats and opportunities this creates for the sector

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023

Steph Eaves checks out the latest indoor cycling innovations designed to keep people pedalling

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym. Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life

New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers

Physical’s new RBX Rubber Pump Set incorporates user-centric functionality for an enhanced experience, says James Anderson

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

During the pandemic, people invested in home workout equipment and virtual training subscriptions to stay fit. Skip to the present day, and many people want to maintain their healthy lifestyles without returning to the gym or studio.

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

What pricing lessons can the industry learn from travel and hospitality and how can it best apply these?