HCM talks to Fraser Smith about founding his studio and why he picked miha bodytec as his supplier and EMS training for his USP

Everyone Active has launched a new brand, FORTIS By Speedflex, as part of a venture into branded studios

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the latest product launches from Rotators Shield, Life Fitness, Tribe Sports and Auster

Auro launches a new personal training app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online training tool explained and Vitapure presents its drinks dispenser, which makes money, while reducing single plastic usage

A passion for fitness and a vision for building and scaling a boutique brand is driving the launch of Awakan. We find out more

Build new training experiences with Technogym in 2020

A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club

HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats

US fitness franchise StretchLab has revealed plans to add machines that identify movement inefficiencies into its programming.

Technogym has launched its Let's Move for a Better World campaign for 2020, aiming to promote wellness and fight the global obesity epidemic.

Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment.

Bodystreet, the global leader in Electro Muscle Stimulation training, has had a successful year in 2019, growing their reach across the UK. Master franchisor Mark Holland tells us more

Technology and innovation

As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions

The co-founder of Finland’s pioneering fitness brand GOGO tells us about the company’s journey, from its beginnings as the country’s first full-service fitness club

Shefali Gera, head of wellness EMEA at Goldman Sachs, on the investment bank’s approach to employee wellbeing, and the state-of-the-art wellness facilities at its new London headquarters

A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go

Circuits are a powerful way to deliver a controlled and effective workout to people of a range of abilities in a short time frame. We look at some of the leading systems

On-demand fitness app Fiit has partnered with fitness marketplace Hussle, offering Hussle users access to its catalogue of workouts.

Beachbody – the global fitness brand behind Insanity and P90X – has announced that it is to axe Beachbody Live, its instructor training and group exercise provider arm.

A new all-in-one digital platform will begin offering certified, trainer-led live group fitness classes in tandem with personalised nutrition programming and wellness tracking.

Check out innovative new products in health and fitness

A partnership between Pure Gym and BLK BOX is challenging the low-cost model

Equinox and Soul Cycle lost members when it became known that the CEO of their parent company hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump. What can we learn?

Precor and Matrix share their latest operator case studies

The former boxing champion is passionate about using the sport to increase confidence and reduce stress, through her PT training course and her Boxing Sisters initiative

Matrix Fitness is launching MX4 Active to engage the ageing and deconditioned populations. We talk to Steve Barrett, director of global group education and training, to find out more

With special populations to look after and the market evolving at a pace, we ask the experts if PT training and qualifications are keeping up

The creators of The Foundry offer free memberships to people on benefits. Find out how their philosophy drives them

We chat to Myzone's global marketing director, Gemma Bonnett-Kolakowska, about how the brand continues to develop and evolve