Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

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Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio.

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration.

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to create a portfolio of more than 450 gyms.

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

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Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation

Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is expected to save the high-value, low-cost operator at least €10 million per year.

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.

Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20 reformer Pilates studios in Switzerland.

Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers passing through each year and the 30,000-strong airport workforce. 

Fibodo has launched Core, a business platform for people who make their living by delivering client experiences – including fitness professionals, wellness experts, coaches and creators.

Movementum Natural Health Systems has teamed up with the UK’s first National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) to create post-rehabilitation support programmes for patients when they leave.

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust has partnered with CoverMe to support its expanding group fitness programme

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialists, Jude, to offer a pelvic floor strengthening programme to complement a supplement launch.

EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate fitness in the Scottish city.

The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry

Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports

Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will include the addition of a new proprietary small group training concept.

Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for people who have been “searching, not starting.

Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in the UK, according to recent data from healthcare providers, HealthHero and Health Key. There is also growing demand for longevity and prevention advice.

Brain stimulation device, Alpha-Stim is receiving growing support from health professionals and people with anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain.