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27 May 2026
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
11 May 2026
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
10 Feb 2026
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
05 Feb 2026
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
19 Dec 2025
Beyond Activ APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
23 Oct 2025
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
24 Mar 2025
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
08 Jan 2025
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
21 Jun 2024
Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in
22 Apr 2024
Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to
18 Apr 2024
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
05 Apr 2024
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial
16 Mar 2024
Brand specialist, Kantar, has ranked a key group of health and fitness operators by consumer
12 Jan 2024
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
13 Sep 2023
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
25 Jul 2023
Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer
19 Oct 2020
Globally, gyms have, on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return
27 Apr 2020
Technogym is launching a webinar series, Technogym Talks: The Expert’s Perspective, to assist operators in
17 Apr 2020
Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators
03 Jun 2019
The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released its ninth volume of the Consumer Snapshot
09 Dec 2015
Mike Ashley has added to his budding Sports Direct Fitness empire with the acquisition of
06 May 2015
Leisure industry mystery shopping and research specialist Proinsight has recruited Oliver Matthews to help drive
03 Nov 2014
The major trigger for consumers to start using natural and organic products is concerns over
22 Oct 2013
ISPA has released the findings of its 2013 research into the behaviours and attitudes of
24 Sep 2013
Hualuxe, the first hotel brand to specifically target the Chinese consumer, now has 20 projects
21 Sep 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) has today unveiled the conclusions of the TwentyTen Industry Consultation.
15 Jun 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) is inviting feedback from the industry as it seeks to
05 May 2010
The Fitness Industry Association (FIA), in association with The Leisure Database Company (TLDC), is offering
19 Aug 2005
New research by Mintel into consumer attitudes towards participating in sports has revealed that fundraising
26 Oct 2004
Ray Algar of Oxygen Consulting and Lloyd Smith, formerly of 3D Education & Adventure, are
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and
why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry
about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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New legislation is exposing weakness
and potential liabilities in the
management of customer data in
health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills,
a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal
Chamber to see whether
layering 10 modalities into one
experience really delivers more
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Software suppliers explain how AI,
automation and connected digital
experiences can work for the good
of operators and consumers
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Matt Parker
MD, Brio“We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent”
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded?
How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising
the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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