Does focusing on differences in exerciser motivation cause more harm than good?

easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

Why more clubs are launching injury prevention classes and how you can add this service to your club with minimal effort

Biomechanist and author shares her insight on the impact of today’s increasingly sendentary lifestyles on the human body

The corrective exercise specialist says poor breathing and movement techniques can lead to serious injury during exercise

The president of España Activa Foundation explains how the not-for-profit is addressing Spain’s inactivity problem

The ex-Olympic athlete shares his growth plans for the Fitness Space franchise

Independent operators are increasingly creating an affordable and personalised experience for customers. Does this signal a shift in the current market set up?

Gyms need to prioritise member preference when making wellbeing-focused changes

Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs can use retail principles to succeed

New research suggests that personality determines the type of exercise regime a person will get the most benefit from

While the boutique fitness scene remains small in the Netherlands, the founder of boutique concept High Studios says she isn’t worried and has high hopes for the sector

POPiN’s co-founder explains how operators can benefit from the pay-per-minute app

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA 2018

Aston Villa Football Club has become the first in the world to integrate pre-paid contactless and chip and pin payment technology into its season and member cards.

David Lloyd Clubs’ head of procurement explains how he makes purchasing decisions

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

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

Bringing EMS personal training to the classic low-cost gym

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

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

Science meets fitness

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?

Kiosks, Concierges and Convenience

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the year.

Fitness First Australia has become the first operator in the world to introduce cardio equipment to its gym floor that pairs wirelessly with Apple Gymkit technology.

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates