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

Virtual reality fitness device Icaros is heading for the gym floor at YMCA’s Minneapolis club in the US, with 28 more locations set to follow.

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

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

The founder of Bulgari Hotel’s luxury fitness facility, Workshop Gymnasium, talks to Kate Cracknell about taking the brand to Dubai, Bali and Beijing

US-based Fortë, which provides live and on-demand access to premiere boutique fitness classes for consumers at home, has signed a partnership deal with virtual fitness provider Wexer.

On 12-13 September, BP: Fitness will take over the NEC, Birmingham to deliver an exhibition involving over 100 brands, as well as seminars and workshops.

The Fitness Hut CEO talks about disrupting the Portuguese fitness market and giving members more for less

Tweaking health club food and beverages can benefit revenue and member health

Fitness software company Virtuagym has released a mobile coaching app designed to help PTs monitor and coach their clients while on the go.

The creator of the 'one minute workout' on the benefits of short duration exercise

Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing

Steph Eaves explores how gyms can prevent member injuries on rowing machines

Could body scanners be the secret to keeping gym-goers engaged and motivated?

Equinox’s head of spa services says wellness is a big focus for the fitness brand

The MD of JD Gyms shares details of the next phase of the brand’s expansion

IHRSA’s Kirsten Walsh analyses the key findings from the 2017 IHRSA Global Report

The princess behind Saudi Arabia’s new women-only health club chain

Live streaming of classes is a hot trend that fitness operators should be embracing, Tom Walker finds out why

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

The Olympic rowing champion discusses his new gym – Zacs Fitness – which provides functional training in small groups

The CEO of Russian fitness operator World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about new ventures in Moscow and beyond

The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023

British Rowing’s Helen Rowbotham talks about a new initiative to get more people involved in indoor, gym-based rowing

The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise

Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike

We talk to Joanne Mathews of Ten Health and Fitness about her journey from startup to successful boutique brand

Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?

New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports