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Are DOMS-free exercise programmes needed to get more people moving?

A round up of the 2017 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report reveals promising growth opportunities in the US market

Britain’s oldest female Ironman triathlete on how to best engage the older market

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?

Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data

We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

We explain what operators need to do to get ready for the upcoming change to data protection legislation

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider Wexer.

Activity-based social network Strava has continued its expansion onto the gym floor with the introduction of a new Gym and Studio Sync function.

On 12-13 September, BP: Fitness will take over the NEC, Birmingham to deliver an exhibition involving over 100 brands, as well as seminars and workshops.

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Is the HIIT trend putting instructors and members at risk of serious injury?

Is tracking member activity and performance during group exercise classes always a good thing?

Patricia Amend rounds up the top 25 gyms and health clubs across the globe

The Fitness Hut CEO talks about disrupting the Portuguese fitness market and giving members more for less

The founder of F45 talks about the fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide growth in just three and a half years

Cybex kits out Club Baltimore Fitness and Wellbeing Centre in London after an extensive gym redesign

The founder of the GoodGym explains his concept of doing good while keeping fit

Steven Ward looks ahead to this year’s event