Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the boutique sector, as Sweat returns for a second year in March.

Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honouree for its resistance-based gym technology.

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

FIBO’s new event director on taking the show in a different direction this year

ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity is focused on turning “promises into action”

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor

IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his time at the organisation and discusses his role at private-equity firm NeV

Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on the campus.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

Building a strong foundation

Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness Summit.

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Patricia Amend rounds up the top 25 gyms and health clubs across the globe

Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry innovations that are making it easier than ever before to keep fit on-the-go

Is tracking member activity and performance during group exercise classes always a good thing?

English Premier League club Arsenal has launched an innovation lab as part of plans to work closer with startup organisations.

Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.

The leisure client and software provider who became long-term technology and business partners

It’s time to embrace data, says Steve Ward

A boutique fitness studio is coming to Heathrow Airport. Its founder tells all

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2017.