Blair McHaney has developed a guide to navigating customer sentiment

Nadim Meer advises operators on how to position themselves as an attractive prospect for investment

CrossFit Fort Ashton’s owner shares insights into how he built his tribe and got them through lockdown

The impact of exercise on the immune system has never been more important. We look at immunity-boosting protocols from two equipment developers

Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos

Technogym has announced the launch of live streaming and on-demand classes. The new content will be delivered via the Technogym Mywellness app.

Fitness and athletic apparel firm Lululemon will acquire at-home fitness tech firm Mirror in a deal worth around US$500m (€446m, £407m).

Software will power reopening – we look at new COVID-19 functionality

Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen

A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening

How will facility provision change after lockdown? We ask the experts

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

We need new initiatives around creating regular consumer insight says Liz Terry

Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work

The ICAA’s Colin Milner says the fitness industry can stop ageism devastating lives

Les Mills is serving up digital workouts to members of Bannatyne Health Clubs

Balance training is hitting the mainstream. We round up the latest kit available

How can operators encourage women and beginners to try strength training?

A Datahub report has used modelling to predict what the next 12 months will look like for the UK fitness industry

Caroline Constantine, MD of Right Directions, shares critical guidance about safe operating procedures

GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response

German fitness tech and equipment firm eGym has launched a new Corona Gym Solution, bringing together a number of resources aimed at helping health clubs to re-open their doors as lockdown measures are eased.

DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity sector.

Equipment giant Technogym has introduced a number of new features to its Mywellness platform, aimed at helping health clubs and gyms emerge back to business from the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Innovatise, the company behind myFitApp, has announced the immediate availability of its customer- branded live-streaming solution.

Finally, the time has come: fitness and health facilities around the globe are gradually resuming operations.

As Governments turn attention to a lockdown exit strategy, the world is bracing itself for a ‘new norm’ where social distancing and heightened hygiene requirements become a part of daily life.

Gympass has launched Gympass Plus - including an on-demand platform powered by Wexer - for its 2,200+ operator partners. The platform comprises more than 500 workouts from 18 content providers including Zumba and Gaiam.

Staying connected to members is essential during closures. Software companies tell us how they’re helping clubs to engage

Whether sheltered from the storm by government support or facing the full impact of the shutdown, all operators will ultimately have to reopen while COVID-19 is still active in the community. The question is how?