'Gym Plus was an estate of mid-market clubs that had been a victim of the recession and the advent of low-cost clubs. They had lost their identity.' – CEO Dirk Van Der Flier tells how he turned the brand around

Rabble is 'a high intensity team workout, based on modified playground games, such as dodgeball and catch the flag', says founder Charlotte Roach

'With two instructors per class – one devoted to correcting form – we fix people, and this creates clients for life' – says The Fore founder Hannah Lanel

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'Making fitness more accessible has breathed new life into a market that was stagnating just a decade ago', says HCM editor Liz Terry

Two new Wattbikes, the Atom X and Icon, offer complete indoor cycling solutions that create immersive experiences for the rider

Check out these innovative new products from Anytime Fitness, Shapewatch, Monkey Mill and Tecnobody

We take a look at the latest case studies from Precor, Gympass, Fisikal and Physical Company...

Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City Council will invest £105m over the next decade. We talk to the chair about the impact of the social enterprise model

There are no limits to where virtual can take the health and fitness industry. We take a look at the latest directions...

As aggregator PayAsUGym announces a rebrand, we talk to COO Neil Harmsworth about the move

Private equity firm North Castle Partners has made possible the Barry’s Bootcamp expansion and Curves’ success in Asia. We talk to the firm’s fitness lead, Jon Canarick

Legend announces the industry’s first open leisure management platform for all 2,000 of its clients

Older people are less likely to exercise, making them more prone to developing long-term health conditions. How can fitness providers reach people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and above? We take a look...

Matrix Fitness is fighting ‘Fitness Failure Syndrome’ (FFS) with a completely connected solution to ensure members build a fitness habit and see long-lasting results

Silicon Valley hacker Dave Asprey used his tech skills to gather the latest fitness kit to create a bio hacking boutique. Kath Hudson investigates

An analysis of London’s supersize fatberg has revealed worryingly high levels of illegal performance-enhancing drugs present in the city’s sewers

Mental health awareness is high and not before time, says Active IQ, with one in four of us fighting a mental health problem each year. This month sees Mental Health Awareness Week from May 13-19 hosted by the Mental Health Foundation

With one in six people expected to suffer from some form of mental health issue each year, should our industry be training staff as mental first aiders? Experts discuss.

The founder of London-based luxury boxing gym BXR discusses her journey to creating a facility that would be good enough for world heavyweight boxing champion and investor Anthony Joshua

The founder of Kelta Fit explains his fitness concept, which is based around Scottish ceilidh dancing, harnessing the social power of the traditional dance

Real Madrid and Wales football star Gareth Bale will be joint partner and investor in Rowbots, a rowing-based boutique concept

Mark Wahlberg, Hollywood actor and fitness enthusiast, has recently invested in Australian fitness concept F45. We find out more...

'Most gyms won't accept memberships from kids until they reach 16. This gap is a huge missed opportunity for everyone' – says HCM editor Liz Terry

Snap Fitness has launched a gym brand in partnership with Grammy Award-winning country music icon, Tim McGraw