Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.

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

The Indian fitness market presents an enormous opportunity – the Health & Fitness Association shares insights from its India Fitness Market Report 2025

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

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

Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch of Farm Club, on 15 June.

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

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

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.

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way of socialising to conventional hospitality models, combining movement, recovery, hospitality, art, and architecture.

US athletic country club operator Life Time says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are on track after strong Q1 results.

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit as Q1 revenues drop.

Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games – across its 130+ global studios.

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets.

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

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

Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three brands: Frame, Flow and Rowbots.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.

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

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym

Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts and rising expectations from multigenerational communities.

EGYM is debuting a new Smart Strength line today (5 March) in Munich, which will be exhibited at next month’s FIBO expo in Cologne, Germany.

Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks to wipe the slate clean, following several years facing litigation from multiple US agencies.

Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most comprehensive offering to date.

Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th global studio, in New York.

In health clubs, studios and gyms, the number on the scale still plays a disproportionate role in how progress is judged.