The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their membership since the pandemic began are eager to rejoin their clubs within the next six to 12 months.

With interminable lockdowns and media scare stories that people would stay with digital or outdoor workouts, it has been an edgy time for the fitness industry. However, nothing can compare to the gym experience according to Les Mills CEO, Phillip Mills, who reviews the stats

We’re used to digitised cardio equipment, but now strength is catching up, with the launch of new connected lines, as HCM reports

More than 30,000 Hussle users have been turned into direct members in the last 18 months.

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

The late Stephen Tharrett explores the US member journey in the age of COVID-19

Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3

The global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett, co- founder of industry insight firm, ClubIntel, on 22 December.

A third (32 per cent) of US health club members remain unable to attend their regular fitness facility due to COVID-19 closures, as of 30 November – with 18 per cent saying their club has closed permanently.

Globally, gyms on average, seen nearly 70 per cent of their pre-lockdown members return to their facilities since re-opening their doors.

Speaking to HCM, Brent Darden, the new interim CEO and president of IHRSA, says the organisation is positively committed to a reassessment of its mission and activity.

New research gauges the feelings of members about returning to the gym

Two thirds (65 per cent) of gym and health club members in the US are planning on returning to their facility once lockdown measures allow it, according to a new study.

Providing digital fitness content is emerging as a critical value driver for health club operators during the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown, according to a wide-ranging study on the effects of the pandemic on the global fitness industry.

Functional training is growing in popularity, but will it overtake traditional training methods? We open the debate

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

Health and fitness club professionals and operators are being invited to take part in ClubIntel’s third annual international trends study, 'What’s All the Rage'.

The boutique studio market continues to grow and evolve, as the Association of Fitness Studios’ report shows. Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson tell us more about how this sector is maturing

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

US-based brand insights and market research firm ClubIntel has launched its second annual fitness industry survey.

The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a study which looks to chart the global state of the fitness studio industry.

Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage

US researchers have launched a new study which will explore prevalent marketing trends in the burgeoning boutique fitness studio market.

Your customers aren’t being disloyal if they don’t only use your gym, says Kate Cracknell. It’s time to recognise a growing desire for flexibility

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report