Property deals, licencing and IP collaborations are opening up new opportunities across the sector and demanding our attention, says Liz Terry

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical health.

Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.

GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.

Virtuagym has launched a Video Workout platform which is natively integrated into its existing suite of products.

Qualtrics surveyed 12,157 consumers in 15 countries in seven languages to create the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report, as Jak Phillips explains

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

FitnessOnDemand (FOD) [IHRSA BOOTH 1509] the leader in on-demand content from the world’s most innovative fitness brands and celebrity trainers, this month introduces a new platform evolution for all club operators and their customers.

Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.

At-home pilates reformer brand Frame Fitness has secured a US$5m seed financing round led by Mark Mastrov, founder and former CEO of 24 Hour Fitness.

Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.

Sport England has launched its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of inspiring teenage girls to get active through digital physical education (PE) lessons.

Digital health and fitness platform Fittr has raised US$11.5m in a Series A funding round.

NonStop Gym has appointed Funxtion to create its member training app

The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator

The co-founder of Auro on why audio-only is best

The Olympic athlete and founder of Jennis is on a mission to close the gender data gap in health research

Matt Stebbings of SLT talks about the creation of their community portal

Red light therapy promises faster recovery, skin healing and better endurance. Is it too good to be true?

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

EGYM has completed a US$41m Series E financing round led by Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading tech and consumer growth investor.

Apple has revealed a number of upgrades to its Fitness+ platform, coinciding with the launch of its new Apple Watch Series 7 and iPhone 13 products.

Fitness equipment giant Nautilus has acquired VAY, a firm specialising in AI and motion technology.

Les Mills' popular portfolio of workouts will be made available on the Fitbit Premium platform, following the signing of a partnership between the two companies.

iFIT Health & Fitness has confirmed plans to go public and list the business on the Nasdaq.