The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield has opened its upgraded multi-million pound fitness facility, with technology taking centre stage.

Precor is expanding its offering through new partnerships with Spinning and Queenax

Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

What are the hot products in functional training? We round up some of the latest launches

The European fitness market continues its strong growth, according to the latest EuropeActive/Deloitte market report for 2015

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

Parkour has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, so how can fitness operators bring the buzz of this practice into the studio?

A whole new breed of functional group exercise class is focusing on natural, animal-style bodyweight movements. We take a look

The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment

The University of Huddersfield’s gym area gets a functional flooring boost and a brand new look – in just five hours

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

On his dream for the fitness industry

Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?