Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) fired the starter pistol on its new Immersive Fitness offering last week, teaming up with creator Les Mills to launch the new range of group cycling workouts.

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an exclusive partnership with Les Mills.

Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool

We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen

Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

We round up some of the latest launches for your studio space

Findings from the 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia

Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

When planning a new schedule for your facility, remember to apply the ‘four Cs’, says Everyone Active’s James Bowden

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

David Thompson visits the new Athlete Lab cycle hub in London, to see how its team is putting a different spin on performance training

Ray Algar reports on US charity-powered gym The Movement

The launch of Gladstone's mobile booking app at Edinburgh Leisure sites has brought great benefits to both customers and staff

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK

Les Mills International has today launched a brand new “immersive fitness” product in an initiative it’s calling The Project.

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Four entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £101,000 in funding following a competition launched to bring progressive geography, technology and design-based ideas to life.

British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton is one of the main backers behind Athlete Lab – the latest cycle-focused fitness club to hit London in what is fast becoming a competitive market sector.

The Brando eco-resort, opening this July in French Polynesia, is planning to become the first resort in the world to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

The latest news and products for group exercise studios

Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message