We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

Exciting opportunities lie ahead for the industry in 2018, says Lauretta Ihonor

The social media influencer explains how operators can tap into influencer marketing

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

Leading the race to a more connected world

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

Britain’s oldest female Ironman triathlete on how to best engage the older market

A round up of the 2017 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report reveals promising growth opportunities in the US market

Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data

Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double- decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.

Former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard has partnered with a new health assessment centre in Dubai aimed at professional and former athletes.

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.

We round up the sector’s latest products

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

Building a strong foundation

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

Kath Hudson explores the best tools for helping deconditioned people feel

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

The latest virtual reality innovations providing exercisers with an engaging and entertaining approach to working out

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups have been selected to launch London’s new Sport Tech Hub.

US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider Wexer.

Activity-based social network Strava has continued its expansion onto the gym floor with the introduction of a new Gym and Studio Sync function.