Funxtion technology is increasing group class attendance for Fitness First Germany

We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen

Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand on-demand workouts to users.

The use of percussive and vibrating massage kit can speed recovery and improve health outcomes for members

Fast-growing tech business Orbit4 is empowering gym operators to optimise the value of their most expensive assets

As more clubs consider raising fees to offset increasing costs, how might that be received by customers? Julie Allen tells HCM about the new Leisure-net pricing study

A new study by People Management Insights and Gympass looked at ways to deliver corporate wellbeing programmes by moving beyond a work-first approach

Life Fitness unveils the secrets of some of the world’s most dynamic health clubs

The founder of the Bristol Co-operative Gym shows us how his club model is creating a more inclusive approach to community health and fitness

Body scanning can improve the motivation and engagement of members, while providing a healthy source of secondary income for clubs. Frances Marcellin reports

David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions

Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success

First a pandemic, then a war and now a cost of living and energy crisis. With incomes being squeezed, will gyms be budgeted out? We talk to our panel

Digital fitness provider Funxtion has raised €5.8m (£5m, US$5.7) from Lexar Partners and company shareholders. The capital will be used to develop its B2B SaaS platform, particularly in the areas of data science and AI, as well as driving European and international expansion.

Sweat-sensing wearable manufacturer, Epicore Biosystems, whose products provide real-time health data on a range of metrics, including hydration and stress levels, has announced a partnership with Denka Corporation that will see its products launching – initially into the Asian market.

Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to boost the personalisation and efficiency of members’ workouts.

Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has launched personal training service Trainiac in the UK. Already live in Brazil and the US, it matches members with a certified coach who supports them on their wellbeing journey.

WellnessLiving – a cloud-based business management software provider and payments platform for fitness operators – has raised US$66m. A partnership with McCarthy Capital generated US$46m and CIBC Innovation Banking provided an additional US$20m.

Peloton is set to axe around 800 jobs, increase the price of its equipment and close some of its retail operations as part of efforts to turn around the decline in its business.

At-home rower maker Hydrow is one of the latest connected-fitness companies to announce staff cuts. The tech company which won celebrity backing from the likes of Justin Timberlake and actor Kevin Hart – who is also on board as creative director – confirmed it would be cutting 35 per cent of its workforce, just four months after raising US$55m in Series D funding.

Peloton Studios London will open its doors to the public on 19 August.

Peter Roberts, former CEO and founder of Pure Gym, has invested in Another Round, a personal training app which utilises AI and machine learning.

Researchers examined the impact of £2.2bn of school sports funding following London 2012 and find the majority has gone to private contractors, with little upskilling happening in schools

We ask suppliers about the latest trends in strength training

A solution dubbed the 'world’s highest quality motion capture system' could help sports scientists, personal trainers and other professionals working across recovery and rehabilitation provide more accurate advice and exercise regimes.

Ohm Fitness, a new franchised fitness studio concept, has opened its first location in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Doing the recommended amount of exercise at the weekend is just as beneficial as spreading physical activity through the week, according to research

Liftd Design has created a new gym for Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of Harry Potter

Pulse Fitness is supporting community activity with the Teme Leisure partnership

The GM of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square talks about the creation of its new Fitness and Wellness Space, which is open to the community