Deloitte’s eighth annual report into the European health and fitness market has assessed the destruction of the pandemic. Liz Terry summarises some key findings

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research

With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats

Exercise had to move outside last year, but what was born out of necessity looks set to become an enduring trend. Kath Hudson looks at some of the innovative concepts, including yoga on the beach and pop ups in marquees

For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here

“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby

New competition is coming from every direction, says Liz Terry

Six months on from the launch of its Kickstart programme, The Gym Group is hiring the majority of trainees in the first cohort

Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia

A new study claims that being active for 30 minutes a day is not enough for those who are mostly sedentary

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

GM Active has launched a transformational leadership programme, designed to empower staff to play a greater role in wellness services

Katie Lewis on workplace mental health and Alan Cooper on Retrain

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

Let’s talk about Orbit4 – the secret behind successful gyms.

The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform.

Technogym has announced the appointment of Giovanni Simoni as its new UK managing director. He succeeds Steve Barton, who served as MD for the last five years.

Gympass is helping énergie Fitness to rebuild, by winning new members

Paul Bedford identifies patterns of member behaviour as gyms reopen

Government interventions are shaping the industry, says Liz Terry

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

We look at findings from research investigating individual responses to food

We take a look at highlights from Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report, which gives insights into the impact of the pandemic on the sector

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

Active Nation’s MD and commercial director say they want to be influencers of activity, focusing on social impact

Gympass has secured US$220m worth of investment as part of a funding round that, according to the company, values the corporate fitness platform at US$2.2bn.

Peloton is expanding its reach within the online fitness market with the launch of a new Corporate Wellness platform.