Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

What sets market leaders apart from the fitness field? Jon Feld finds out

Taking part in pre-school activities such as swimming and dancing not only improves a child’s fitness levels, but also makes them happier, according to new research.

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls and into the daily lives of its members.

A serial entrepreneur with experience of working in Silicon Valley has turned his attention to boosting youth activity through an innovative new booking platform designed to get young people moving.

As Strava today (10 May) kicks off its first ever Global Bike to Work Day, the cycling app has revealed that more than 70 cities and regions around the world are harnessing its data to inform transport policy.

The global fitness market is primed for explosive growth over the next decade, as accelerated digitalisation and a convergence of big brands into the sector will spawn a billion global fitness users.

Fitbit reported sales of US$505m for the first quarter of 2016 – a 50 per cent increase on Q1 2015 – prompting the fitness tracking giant to raise profit guidance for the rest of the year.

Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in Denmark.

Patricia Amend takes a look back at the main highlights from the 2016 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show in Florida

We talk to the inventor of swimming app SpeedoFit

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act

Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?