Former England football captain Alan Shearer has helped launch the second of seven new Speedflex studios planned by Bannatyne Group before the end of the year.

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The founders of the functional training gym on taking on the Indian fitness market

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

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

Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double- decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.

Dr Steven Mann shares findings from a new report on leisure centre usage trends

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

From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups have been selected to launch London’s new Sport Tech Hub.

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.

Activity-based social network Strava has continued its expansion onto the gym floor with the introduction of a new Gym and Studio Sync function.

The founder of the GoodGym explains his concept of doing good while keeping fit

Lauretta Ihonor says gyms should offer sports injury treatments as standard

A new study suggests that how much you earn influences how much exercise you do and when you do it

Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry innovations that are making it easier than ever before to keep fit on-the-go

The founder of F45 talks about the fitness franchise’s remarkable worldwide growth in just three and a half years

Wearable technology giant Fitbit has announced the global launch of its first smartwatch, as it steps up its expansion beyond the activity tracker market.

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

Encouraging outdoor and at-home workouts can benefit operators, says Lauretta Ihonor

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

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

The founders of Boom Cycle share the realities of creating an indoor cycling chain

Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept

The new CEO of Evolution Wellness on creating a fitness giant in Asia

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 global connected gym equipment market is set to grow at an annual rate of 45 per cent between 2017 and 2021.

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

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class