Fitness tech and software firm Exerp has secured a strategic partnership agreement with budget gym chain PureGym.

Creating spaces where exercisers feel both safe and inspired to return to the gym is vital, says James Anderson

Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans

Myzone explains how its digital experience can help gyms and studios get back on track

Technogym’s Live and On-Demand solution is transformational for its clients

The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness

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

There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life. After all, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?

Precor has launched a mobile app to accompany its popular networked fitness solution, Preva, which has so far recorded almost a billion workouts in more than 11,000 facilities worldwide.

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

Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3

The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done

The pandemic has shown the need for us to embrace prevention in all areas of life

The two have teamed up to create a free, virtual couch-to-exercise programme

Anthony and his brother Ian founded a health charity, Fixing Dad, to save their father’s life. They tell their moving story

Les Mills has launched a new digital content solution to support health and fitness operators in engaging their members outside the four walls of their clubs and studios.

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

With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals

Digital fitness content provider Wexer has launched its new software development kit (SDK), which allows the virtual fitness content hosted on the Wexer Mobile app to be integrated into existing apps operated by health clubs and studios.

Virtuagym, a leading provider of fitness technology for gyms and trainers, has announced the launch of PRO+, a new solution that enables operators to generate revenue while being closed and upon reopening, by offering members a turnkey digital membership experience through their club mobile app.

Member engagement software provider The Retention People (TRP) has unveiled the winners of its annual 2020 Member Experience Awards (MEA).

Addiction – a word laden with negativity. But isn’t that exactly what the fitness industry wants? For members to be addicted (in a healthy way) to exercise – not just to increase profits but, most importantly, so they can live happier, healthier and longer lives.

Heading into 2021, storytelling will be a key trend among fitness content creators and connected fitness providers, as the industry recognises its potential to unlock ultra- engaging experiences that boost retention.

The world has had to get used to social distancing in 2020 and any business operating in the leisure and hospitality sectors has had to face this challenge more than most.

Technogym has ramped up its live and on-demand services this year. We hear how the new streaming services are being used by operators to build customer engagement

While leisure operators can generate interest and build an audience fairly easily, the challenge is converting an audience into a paying, engaged community – and keeping them there.