The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector

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

Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.

Physical activity gives structure and meaning to people’s lives, according to new research

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

The industry can be the catalyst for recovery from the pandemic, as well as addressing many of the underlying issues which enabled COVID-19 to wreak such havoc says Liz Terry

Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit

Daniel Jones is the brains behind Orbit4, the world’s first digital ecosystem to manage and facilitate the entire commercial fitness product cycle

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

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

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

The combining of physical and digital has been playing an important role in membership-based fitness businesses, according to a new global customer survey by Virtuagym.

Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking a deal with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been more important.

Craig Cocking, Life Fitness UK’s country manager, reflects on the impact of the past 12 months and shares his views on the future of the industry

China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Sports equipment and apparel giant Adidas has revealed plans to produce a mycelium leather version of its classic Stan Smith trainers.

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

Denbighshire Leisure MD Jamie Groves, explains how a partnership with Technogym and Alliance Leisure has led to the creation of a raft of new offerings

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager