David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria.

European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order to accelerate its pipeline and enter new territories.

US country club operator Life Time will open an exclusive fitness club with performance diagnostics and personalised training facilities called LT Digital Studio in New York City, US, in September.

US athletic country club chain, Life Time, has broadened its offering with the acquisition of High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT), which offers events and programmes known for their transformative impact.

Airbnb is offering its users 10 categories of wellbeing-related experiences across 260 cities via its new in-app feature Airbnb Services.

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), which took place on 9 April in Köln.

Planet Fitness has announced changes to its leadership team to support the company's strategic imperatives and propel the brand forward.

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and expansion.

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

Centred Wellness – a travel and lifestyle platform connecting members with health and wellness services and products – has acquired Bua Fit, a UK marketplace providing outdoor and online fitness classes. The companies claim that the combined entity is estimated to be worth around US$25m.

NFL superstar, Tom Brady, is taking his digital fitness concept TB12 into the facilities market for the first time following a deal with luxury resort operator, Wynn Las Vegas.

Strava and Oura have teamed up to provide users with a more integrated service between the two systems. Oura members can now seamlessly import Strava data into their Oura account and can also automatically share Oura activities into their private or public Strava feed.

Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched its first product, the Ness Rewards app, with longer-term plans to deliver health insurance in the US via its credit cards.

F45 is collaborating with investment group Fortress to provide new and existing franchisees with loan financing. The facility is funded with an initial tranche of US$150m but demand could push the envelope to US$300m.

The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell, director and chief people officer of Inspire Brands Asia, is to serve as the new chair of its advisory council.

The big mission at the Global Health & Fitness Alliance? Getting health clubs recognised as an essential service. The Fitness & Lifestyle Group CEO explains

Hybrid fitness platform FitLab has closed its Series A financing, bringing total capital raised to more than US$15m.

The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has revealed the makeup of its inaugural nine- member Advisory Council, which will oversee the alliance's activities.

Aspria Holdings, the group of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered into a financial partnership with Fortress Investment Group.

Frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing motor neurone disease (MND) in people with certain genetic profiles.

The US fitness industry is mobilising to support the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMs) Act, which could provide up to US$30bn in grants to health clubs and studios at risk of closing their doors permanently.

Glasgow’s iconic Kimpton Blythswood Square has launched La Chambre Verte, an immersive hotel suite experiment measuring the psychological and physical benefits of biophilic design.

US fitness industry revenue dropped 58 per cent during 2020 – from the US$35bn all-time high recorded in 2019 to US$15bn.

Red light therapy equipment supplier, Red Light Rising, has partnered with Aidan Robinson of ITRM Clinic in the UK

The organisers of the London Marathon recruited the help of one of UK's most advanced robotics companies to ensure social distancing measures were adhered to during this year's race.

The battle to save the hard-hit US health and fitness industry continue, with US congressmen Mike Quigley and Brian Fitzpatrick, introducing a new Health and Fitness Recovery Act of 2020 to help the fitness industry in the US shield itself from the 'devastating effects' of the pandemic.

This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity

A new safety guide, aimed at exercise professionals returning to work at fitness facilities after COVID-19 shutdowns, has been published by the US-based Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP).