HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats

New launches, new brands, acquisitions, diversification, expansion and franchising are driving the explosive growth of Evolution Wellness in Asia. The CEO talks to Kate Cracknell

A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more

Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has secured US$285m worth of investment, which it looks to use to further expand its global reach.

At-home fitness company Echelon Fitness has signed a partnership deal with interior and product designer Eric Villency.

Interactive fitness streaming platform iFit has raised a US$200m warchest in order to accelerate its growth plans in the connected fitness sector.

Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment.

Bodystreet, the global leader in Electro Muscle Stimulation training, has had a successful year in 2019, growing their reach across the UK. Master franchisor Mark Holland tells us more

Check out these innovative new products in health and fitness from Crown Sports Lockers and Power Plate

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As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions

The CEO of Les Mills Media discusses how clubs can embrace virtual fitness but still remain central to people’s fitness journeys

The ex-Special Forces Navy diver and Army fitness instructor tell how their backgrounds inspired EMF Fitness

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

Revenue management specialist Transaction Services Group (TSG) has acquired active leisure software and services provider Legend Club Management Systems for an undisclosed sum.

A surge in investments made into the booming esports sector is now creating competition for traditional sports.

Boutique fitness operator 1Rebel has partnered with Technogym to develop an at-home indoor cycling platform to rival the likes of Peloton.

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

The founder of R-Fitness on becoming the first boutique fitness brand in Southeast Asia to secure venture capital backing

The senior management team at Places Leisure discuss commercial diversification and reveal a new launch

What makes indoor cycling so phenomonally popular with members? HCM asks the experts

Brooklyn Boulders’ director of sports science tells how the climbing brand is incorporating fitness into its offering, with tech that gives a workout efficiency score

We chat to Myzone's global marketing director, Gemma Bonnett-Kolakowska, about how the brand continues to develop and evolve

Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the finding of recent research into health and fitness real estate values which has found people are prepared to pay more for residential real estate with a gym

EMS: Ensuring a successful Business Venture

HCM columnist, Jak Phillips, shares his impressions and learnings from the recent FIBO China event in Shanghai

The CEO of WE11 has a business model based on a high-end co-working space for PTs and is aiming to disrupt the industry

As Physical Company celebrates its 30th anniversary, we talk to managing director John Halls to fi nd out how this leading supplier continues to improve with age

The creators of The Foundry offer free memberships to people on benefits. Find out how their philosophy drives them

Matrix Fitness is launching MX4 Active to engage the ageing and deconditioned populations. We talk to Steve Barrett, director of global group education and training, to find out more