CEO of Orbit4, Daniel Jones, says: “There’s no reason traditional gyms and smart gyms can’t live in harmony. With a little reorganisation and education, there’s a really bright future for all gyms.”

Cesar Carvalho shares insights about recovery in sectors of the global gym market, as well as employee wellbeing scheme data from a recent Gympass study

Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research

The world’s first virtual reality gym and the world’s first social wellness club. Kath Hudson looks at some of the exciting new concepts to emerge in the last year

One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway

Digital fitness content provider Wexer is launching a new wellness resource on its connected Web Player.

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

We look at findings from research investigating individual responses to food

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact

The Beachbody Company Group has completed a three-way merger with connected fitness specialist Myx Fitness Holdings and Forest Road Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company.

Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar UK gym facilities.

fibodo believes that providers who meet consumers needs of service, flexibility, richness of content and accessibility will thrive as we build new and different models of working in leisure, health and fitness and across all sports and activities.

Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on strategy, product and programming development.

Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness and amenity management services provider LifeStart in November 2020.

Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When gyms closed and members needed alternative support to keep up their health and wellbeing routines, Gympass swiftly pivoted its business model to offer a wealth of digital solutions for its partners.