US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

The event director for Elevate talks to HCM about launching the first B2B event for health and wellness in India

Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports

Can an Agency Agreement Model protect public services asks Lisa Forsyth

Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development

With more than one gym opening per week and the integration of Blink Fitness underway in the US, the new CEO of PureGym talks to Kate Cracknell

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson

With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

FitnessKPI has closed an investment round for more €1 million that will help it accelerate its international growth and develop its artificial intelligence product called Ann

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances.

A move from Brimhams Active to Miova will see Tweedie tackling consultancy

Peloton Interactive Inc is believed to be working to get its costs under control in a bid to align with the expectations of private equity investors as it considers de-listing.

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive

Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield

Will Orr, has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports

Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

Which health and fitness operators have the greatest brand awareness among consumers? Liz Terry reports on the latest insights from Kantar

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM

Dealing with attrition can be the key to success for operators, according to new research that provides actionable insights