The CEO of the Body Fit Training franchise is pushing out globally – including a UK launch – following a major deal with Xponential Fitness

Driven by new tech and the lure of a zero salary bill, staffless gyms are on the rise. HCM looks at this game-changing trend

The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage

The CEO of Body Action Gym in South Africa dabbled in the sector with a small corporate gym before getting the fitness bug and going large. Now he’s building a six-star health club chain and taking on some major competitors

Lululemon has released a new digital service, Lululemon Studio, for which the prerequisite to join is owning a Mirror fitness screen.

Fiit has teamed up with Concept2 to launch Fiit Row, its first connected rowing programme in response to the growing consumer demand for at-home rowing.

Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access to its boutique fitness classes and workout channel, XPlus. The tie-up is managed by OneSpaWorld and also launches Xponential’s first corporate wellbeing offering, which provides subscription platform XPass to 30,000 employees at a discounted rate.

Paris-based Kinomap, an interactive training app for indoor cycling, running, and rowing, has acquired Outside Interactive, a video simulation tech company for cardio equipment.

Centred Wellness – a travel and lifestyle platform connecting members with health and wellness services and products – has acquired Bua Fit, a UK marketplace providing outdoor and online fitness classes. The companies claim that the combined entity is estimated to be worth around US$25m.

Mobility app Pliability has integrated with digital health and fitness tracker Whoop to create a smart, personalised tool that helps users recover quicker and maintain optimal health based on their body data.

Workout Anytime's Greg Maurer and Virtuagym's Hugo Braam on creating a new app for the franchise

Peloton has opened pre-orders in the US for its new connected rowing machine. Consumers can reserve a rower for delivery in December and have the option to test it in a 30-day commitment-free trial.

Fitness is already among the top three markets in the metaverse, with new technology and partnerships driving real growth and consumer engagement says Liz Terry

Sency's motion analysis technology is allowing users to check their technique as they exercise

Sam Cole, CEO of FitXR, is taking digital workouts to the next level with an immersive, VR fitness club

Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa

Funxtion technology is increasing group class attendance for Fitness First Germany

The use of percussive and vibrating massage kit can speed recovery and improve health outcomes for members

London South Bank University has completed a major renovation of its leisure facilities for the benefit of students, staff and the wider community

We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen

Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success

Life Fitness unveils the secrets of some of the world’s most dynamic health clubs

Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to boost the personalisation and efficiency of members’ workouts.

The founder of kickboxing franchise 9Round and IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion has expanded a single site to 20 countries and 600 locations

The GM of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square talks about the creation of its new Fitness and Wellness Space, which is open to the community

Pulse Fitness is supporting community activity with the Teme Leisure partnership

As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?

We ask suppliers about the latest trends in strength training

From a boom in VR to deeper client personalisation, Lauren McAlister takes a look at trends the industry can expect to see accelerating as we head into 2023

The gaming industry is the inspiration behind a new fitness concept launching in New Jersey. We talk to the Drop Fitness CEO about his innovative approach