Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton

Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.

Content providers have been hugely active in the fit tech market since the start of the pandemic. We expect the industry to move on from delivering these services on a ‘broadcast-only’ basis as two-way coaching becomes the new USP

The Olympic athlete and founder of Jennis is on a mission to close the gender data gap in health research

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.

Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up being valued at US$3.6bn.

The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison

Many around the world have taken up running during lockdowns. Kath Hudson asks how gym operators can harness this enthusiasm when customers return to their health clubs and studios

There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques

myFitApp has launched a new chat function to its streamed fitness content, making it easier to create workout communities online.

Power Plate has teamed up with Myzone to provide its community with new class experiences and the opportunity to offer rewards based on effort, every time they move.

The rollout of Moving Communities marks a watershed moment for data in the public sector. 4global’s Ed Hubbard talks us through the early insights and the impact this initiative will have

The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year

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

Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs

The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

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

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

The entrepreneur Ben Alderton is rolling out the Solo60 micro-gym concept

We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.

Hamilton’s Honour is Leicester’s newest fitness studio opening, with the latest innovation from Technogym