Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to more than US$15m.

Wellness operator and fitness tech company LIT Method (low-intensity training) is ramping up expansion after launching into the franchising market.

Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports

Delegates gathered at Mindbody’s Bold conference in sunny San Diego to debate what the business of wellness could look like in a post-COVID world

Suppliers share their most exciting products, launches and installations from 2021

Premier Gym + Fitness, based in Newton Abbot, Devon, has opened its doors to the public thanks to the help and support of Pulse Fitness

The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app, called Life Fitness Connect, to provide the ultimate workout experience

Fusing art, fitness and music, RSG Group’s flagship brand – John Reed – opens its first location in the UK. Liz Terry takes a tour

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.

Boxx has launched a new generation punch bag and smart punch trackers that work with an app to bring expert training, tracking and studio-quality sessions into homes.

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) Training will drive secondary revenue and increase PT penetration. It will accelerate and improve outcomes for users as well as build confidence with people who are struggling to get back to training post lockdown.

Life Fitness has launched a new mobile app named Life Fitness Connect to provide the ultimate workout experience.

Grndhouse has raised a £1.5m financing round led by venture capital firm Passion Capital.

Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

The CEO of West Wood Clubs and chair of a resurgent IHRSA discusses the organisation’s plans and priorities

Armah Sports has opened the first of the B_fit chain of health clubs. Utilising AI, VR and the Internet of Things, it’s the first club in the world to be Amazon Alexa-enabled

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one monthly subscription.

The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery