A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing of US$5.7m (£4.1m, €4.7m) to help boost its presence globally.

Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor

Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards talks to us about going to the Calgary Winter Olympics and the power of sport

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

Kiosks, Concierges and Convenience

Technogym has signed a five-year contract with Loughborough University to supply its Powerbase gym on the campus.

Travel giant Expedia has launched an 'organic spa finder', designed to help customers find authentic wellness experiences across Europe.

Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the year.

The founders of the functional training gym on taking on the Indian fitness market

Exciting opportunities lie ahead for the industry in 2018, says Lauretta Ihonor

We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

ukactive’s public affairs director Huw Edwards highlights physical activity’s role in workplace wellbeing

Paul Simpson, chief operating officer of Legend Club Management Systems, explains why it’s vital operators take action on how they store and secure all member data

Connected solutions

Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia recently launched a tech-centred hybrid fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace. We meet the duo behind it

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

Kath Hudson explores the best tools for helping deconditioned people feel

The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising

Building a strong foundation

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

Tom Walker investigates legal liability – exploring the considerations operators must make to ensure they keep themselves and their customers safe

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

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

Catherine Larner looks at how a UK country club is staying competitive with IHRSA’s support and resources

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?