What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

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

With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.

Will social distancing mean changing rooms will need a redesign?

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

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

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

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

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

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

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.

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.