It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will be leaving the organisation when her contract ends in July.

As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched Manhug Coaching, a 100-day self-mastery programme targeted at men.

A new report from the Health and Fitness Association in collaboration with Deloitte India shows the exciting potential of the Indian Fitness market

The Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) is calling on US club operators and members to reach out to their elected officials in support of the PHIT Act.

A game changing report from NHS England could transform the fitness sector, says Liz Terry

F45 Training has announced the launch of a new parent company called FIT, which will operate as an umbrella to its three brands: F45 Training, FS8 and Vaura Pilates.

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

The head of the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) on the unexpected challenge of having to turn around a ‘virtually bankrupt’ organisation

Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more

High value, low cost operator, Jetts, is asserting its market dominance in Thailand with four new clubs launched this year and four more slated to open within the coming months.

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason for cancelling gym memberships, followed by a change of circumstances and lack of time.

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has hired Singapore-based attorney and international industry advocate, Sean Tan, as the senior representative in Asia.

The US health and fitness industry is worth US$22.4 billion to the nation’s economy, according to research commissioned by the Health and Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA).

As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out an effective system where everyone feels included

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development.

Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers and seen share values slide, in the wake of a trans person having been photographed using the women’s locker room at an Alaskan gym.

John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with the company – seven of the driving international growth across multiple brands and the best part of a year with Pure Barre.

Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.

US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change today, becoming the Health & Fitness Association.

Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in order to create more effective workouts.

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023