Wattbike’s lead sport scientist Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance of health assessments, changes in consumer behaviour post-lockdown and the latest UK government strategy

The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms

Indoor cycling giant Peloton has cut the price of its popular Bike, while launching two entirely new products for the lucrative at-home fitness market.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as well as a dedicated Tech Innovation Pavilion, will be unveiled at the 2020 conference.

Wattbike has secured £11.5m worth of new funding from Piper, a specialist investor in branded consumer businesses.

Immersive equipment specialist Echelon Fitness has launched a new smart rower for the at-home fitness market.

In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work Out To Help Out campaign.

Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era of the hybrid gym model.

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

Safe Space has created a new locker space for global franchise, UFC GYM, which both maintains its brand image and delivers operational support

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

Powerplate’s Iain Murray on the company’s development and strategy

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

Trent Ward and Yves Béhar have created an elegant home gym solution that uses AI and machine learning to coach users

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that CES 2021 will be an all- digital experience, connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from around the world.

In response to the pandemic, TRX, the global leader in functional training equipment, world- class training content, and app-based training technology, transformed its TRX Suspension Training Course into a free, live virtual edition via Zoom.

Time to muscle up

The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic

The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers

Polar has announced the launch of Polar Unite, its new fitness watch.

Natalia Karbasova has set up a new company to run the FitTech Summit, Europe’s leading conference devoted to fitness technology and future of wellbeing and active lifestyle in Munich. The event was previously run by the German publishing and media conglomerate, Hubert Burda Media.

Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work

Ken Hughes shares vital insights on navigating the new consumer landscape

Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

Wearable wellness tech giant Fitbit has unveiled a low-cost, easy-to-use emergency ventilator for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peloton is working to engage with consumers in the US and UK during the global lockdown by ramping up the marketing of its Peloton Digital Membership which gives access to live streaming and on-demand classes without equipment via the Peloton App.