Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.

Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its Better_uk App, called Live Better.

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

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The founder of Fitness Worx on bringing the personal transformation model to the wider community

Alliance Leisure utilised its extensive industry expertise and proven resilience to deliver Clay Cross Active, an end-to-end health and wellness facility in Derbyshire

Snow is an engaging and holistic way to cool down after exercise

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators

Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray

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The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement

The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house

Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness

The founder of Deia Health talks about lifestyle medicine and the increased appetite for wellness spaces that overlap with healthcare

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

EGYM presents its latest groundbreaking innovations, including a new Smart Strength machine, advanced onboarding and EGYM Genius

The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports

Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell

Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all- new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength workouts.

Wave Active CEO Duncan Kerr on uniting local health leaders and Living Longer Better joint director Muir Grey on how physical activity impacts healthspan

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

South Africa-born Terence talks about his journey to teaching meditation and mindfulness after suffering two cardiac arrests

Colets Health & Fitness is supporting active ageing with Technogym Biostrength