HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company

The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared

NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app

More than 30,000 Hussle users have been turned into direct members in the last 18 months.

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another year affected by COVID-19, where the only thing that’s been certain is uncertainty.

The late Stephen Tharrett explores the US member journey in the age of COVID-19

Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space

EGYM’s Smart Strength Series has helped draw members back into Club Kingswood

Apple is rumoured to be gearing up for the launch of a subscription-based virtual fitness offer.

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

A new digital platform has been launched to help gyms, pools and leisure facilities re-open safely.

Blair McHaney has developed a guide to navigating customer sentiment

Combining fitness elements is making strength training more accessible

Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos

As countries around the world gear up to relax their lockdown rules, there remains a question mark over gyms and studios, which in many markets will be one of the last sectors to be given the green light.

Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage

The coronavirus pandemic is presenting the global fitness industry with unprecedented challenges, but also highlighting the fundamental importance of health and wellbeing, says Helen Patenall, HCM Handbook editor

Fitness software firm Transaction Services Group (TSG) is looking to expand its reach into the boutique sector following its acquisition of TrueCoach, a software company specialising in the personal trainer (PT) sector.

Finlay Macdonald from Les Mills explores how to make the most of your finest group exercise instructors. Armed with enough influence to positively boost membership numbers, it’s vital to reward, train and value your best in class

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

Parkwood Leisure managing director Glen Hall talks about putting the company on a new path to fitness in recent years, with customers and staff at its heart

Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when compared to those who don’t (30 per cent).

Tech giant Apple is venturing further into the wellness space by launching a new Apple Watch Connected programme, designed to reward gym members for wearing the watch during their exercise sessions.

Auro launches a new personal training app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online training tool explained and Vitapure presents its drinks dispenser, which makes money, while reducing single plastic usage

Does your fitness studio off er the antidote to tech-driven loneliness?

The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering fitness brand GOGO tells us about the company’s journey, from its beginnings as the country’s first full-service fitness club