Retention expert Paul Bedford comments on case studies and top tips from the latest retention research

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

We take a closer look at the current group exercise landscape, uncovering what’s likely to trend in the year ahead

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

Fitness tech group eGym has appointed Sir George Buckley as its chair.

Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and rehabilitation fitness equipment under a brand licensing agreement with technology giant Philips.

Tech giant Google has bought a bulk of intellectual property from watchmaker Fossil, pouring fuel on rumours that it is working on a flagship smartwatch product.

Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched Wexer Web Player, an online portal that allows users to stream virtual fitness classes through their mobile devices.

Fitness subscription service ClassPass acquired GuavaPass, a fitness aggregator operating in Asia and the Middle East.

Making science fiction a reality – the rise of facial recognition in health clubs across the UK

Tesco has signed a corporate fitness deal with Gympass, which will see the retail giant's 300,000 staff members being offered subsidised gym memberships.

Star Trac’s FreeRunner delivers a revolutionary running experience while cutting costs for owners

Jak Phillips says we need to stop demonising screen use and adopt a more nuanced attitude

A look at new kit from Matrix and a running training app from Wellbeats

Fitness gets personal

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors

The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure shares her story with HCM

The co-founder of Bridges Fund Management, which has backed The Gym Group, Planet Fitness and Fitness Hut tells Kate Cracknell every business needs to think about social impact

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced the government is changing its focus from cure to prevention. Is his plan deliverable? We ask the experts

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of the latest software features available, including queue management, facial recognition, health outcomes management and a partnership with Strava

Altitude training is growing in popularity as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees more people getting serious about exercise

After a career with Virgin Active, Fitness First and WeWork, Gaunt has devised and launched a new fitness business called Hero. He explains the concept to Kate Cracknell

Fitness testing and body scanning is becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM gives the low down on the latest systems

Trafford Leisure have joined forces with DFC, The Engine Room turns indoor rowing into a fitness experience with Technogym and FTC Gym in Suffolk working closely with TRX

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

Operators share creative ways they’re tapping retail as a revenue source, including a partnership between More Yoga and musician, Goldie

The latest numbers from the US show health clubs had more members in 2017 than at any time since records began. IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports

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

A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the UK's reputation as a fitness tech hub.