Our panel of experts – Sir Muir Gray, Tara Dillon, Stuart Armstrong and Elaine Briggs – discuss ways to upskill the workforce in response to the challenges of the pandemic

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

The combining of physical and digital has been playing an important role in membership-based fitness businesses, according to a new global customer survey by Virtuagym.

On-demand fitness streaming platform iFit has introduced a new programme of interactive body and mind workouts, designed to "expand the definition" of exercise.

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

One of the world’s largest corporate wellbeing platforms Gympass has gained a new partner every month since the start of 2021, taking its total to more than 2,600 bricks and mortar UK gym facilities.

Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on strategy, product and programming development.

Kerzner has entered the hotel fitness market with Siro, a concept which has Adam Peaty as its global ambassador

The wellness consultant is establishing a fitness and wellbeing concept for Rangeford Villages

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Fitbit is introducing stress management tools to millions of its users by bringing them to its activity trackers for the first time.

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness and amenity management services provider LifeStart in November 2020.

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has introduced a new wellness app, developed to help women create an exercise regime based on their natural period cycle.

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

Fitness tech firm Therabody has expanded into a new area of wellness with the launch of a new compression recovery device.

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

Myzone CEO, Dave Wright, has announced the launch of MZ-Switch, a mobile heart rate monitor which sits on the wrist or forearm. The new product joins the existing Myzone belt which sits on the sternum.

US-based sportswear giant Fabletics has launched its own, branded fitness offer, as part of a strategy to develop a "360-degree health and wellness experience" for its customers.

Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more

The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness and boutique wellness industries.

Digital fitness platform NEOU has launched an on-demand service in Portuguese.

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

The Gymbox CEO talks about partnering with hotel chain CitizenM

Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When gyms closed and members needed alternative support to keep up their health and wellbeing routines, Gympass swiftly pivoted its business model to offer a wealth of digital solutions for its partners.

Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report, in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were launched in 2020.