Equinox’s head of spa services says wellness is a big focus for the fitness brand

IHRSA’s Kirsten Walsh analyses the key findings from the 2017 IHRSA Global Report

Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept

New research shows exercise is contagious, particularly for men, and that networks of friends can influence people’s exercise habits

The Olympic athlete talks about why Zumba's new workout – STRONG by Zumba – appealed to her

The new CEO of Evolution Wellness on creating a fitness giant in Asia

A new report from IHRSA gives valuable data on the Latin American fitness market, showing a robust industry made up of 65,000 clubs

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

The global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of 45 per cent between 2017 and 2021.

The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023

IHRSA’s vice president of health promotion and health policy provides an insight into this charitable venture

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike

After a decade of establishing its EMS system as a strong global leader, German innovator miha bodytec has opened a London office to expand its UK presence

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an “unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.

Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

To stem the tide of the growing obesity epidemic, the sector must raise more informed awareness and better connect this complex health issue with the personal realities of individuals’ lives. Louise Park

Software providers are beginning to cater for the specialist needs of the growing trampoline park sector

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

Florian Cartoux, director of IHRSA Europe, on the body’s recent achievements and plans for the future

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

FIBO 2017 is fast approaching. FIBO’s Cornelia Tautenhahn went behind the scenes with event director Ralph Scholz to find out what goes into the organisation of this global trade show

The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have been named.

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector