Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously CEO of Les Mills Media.

Exos, the fitness coaching, club management and human performance specialist, is refreshing its branding as part of a strategy to become an omnichannel fitness business with a strong focus on the power of teams.

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active.

Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.

Virtuagym has launched a Video Workout platform which is natively integrated into its existing suite of products.

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

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one monthly subscription.

There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry

The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa

The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter

Qualtrics surveyed 12,157 consumers in 15 countries in seven languages to create the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report, as Jak Phillips explains

Pete Wells explains industry representation at COP26 and James Foley on lowering carbon emissions and saving cash and planet

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.

Digital health and fitness platform Fittr has raised US$11.5m in a Series A funding round.

The former president and CEO of Gold’s Gym is now CEO of Intelivideo

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

The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet

EGYM has completed a US$41m Series E financing round led by Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading tech and consumer growth investor.

Hyperice is using its recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core to create a new brand identity that will position it as a holistic, high-performance wellness brand.

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

Les Mills is launching a new digital network called Les Mills Connect to help clubs build back better and emerge from the pandemic with a stronger business

Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth

Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study

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.

A selection of stats to illustrate how the pandemic has impacted our industry