These industry veterans are one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees. They tell us the secret to their success

Our panel of experts share ideas for making your pools more profitable – and useful for your members

The science of floatation and how introducing this mindful practice could add a wellness element to your health club and tie in with your mind:body programme

The MD of Europa Park – one of Europe’s biggest theme parks – on why he bought a local gym, relocated it to the park and is investing in the fitness business

Bannatyne is on a roll. Its CEO explains how creating “affordable luxury” has allowed the brand to grow and set its sights on extending into Europe

Swimming strong

The new CEO of Fitness First Germany discusses his three-stage plan to buy up the competition and prepare the business for sale within the next three years

Iberian fitness operator GO Fit is developing a low-cost, personalised gym offering based on the latest exercise science from academia

easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

Fitness World’s CEO on how health clubs can use retail principles to succeed

The energié group has appointed a new COO

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

Tweaking health club food and beverages can benefit revenue and member health

LIVunLtd’s fitness director wants to reinvent residential gyms

The £1bn wellness network Could a network of community wellness hubs change the face of healthcare?

The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an “unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.

Record, respond, resolve – key stages in a customer feedback system. Leisure-net’s Mike Hill explains why opening up avenues for customer feedback is a great opportunity, not risky business

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

We showcase some eye-catching pools from health clubs around the world

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Dutch construction firm Bright Buildings is creating a transparent swimming facility with a retractable roof and walls that will “create an attractive transition from indoor to outdoor activities.”

A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues

Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

Rochester Midtown Athletic Club in the US believes there’s no charity too big or too small to support

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips