David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the JD Gyms PT Academy.

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return to their original weight less than a year after stopping the injections.

Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching for positive behavioural change, mental resilience and lifestyle programming.

ServiceSport has introduced MyHub to revolutionise gym equipment management

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

The multi-million revamp of McFit continues, with the completion of its first new-look studio in Munich Laim, which will soon be followed by three more in the city.

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up with Cardiff Metropolitan University to launch a Certificate of Higher Education in Sport Management.

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run five of its leisure centres from 1 April.

In the world of fitness, the latest technology is providing new and exciting opportunities for sports facilities management.

Orbit4’s technology is generating significant savings and streamlining operations for premium operator Gymbox

Fitness education provider Study Active is delighted to be teaming up with The Gym Group, the lowest-cost, nationwide 24/7 gym chain, to provide professional development services to their team of Fitness Trainers.

The new Sprint 8 programme from Matrix Fitness gives real and tangible results, says Steve Barrett

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

The right software can transform both health club operations and the customer journey, as Steph Eaves discovers

Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments

Leading software specialists reveal how they’ve solved specific tech challenges for individual health clubs

The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19

FunXtion has upgraded its White Label Member App with a raft of new features to support its partners in scaling up and keeping up with rising member expectations.

GM Active has launched a transformational leadership programme, designed to empower staff to play a greater role in wellness services

Active IQ has launched two new qualifications – the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Fitness and Level 3 Diploma in Health and Fitness – to help engage learners in an industry-ready training experience that can be tailored to suit local employer needs.

HCM talks to suppliers and operators about how the aggregator market is changing in response to demand

With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals

The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon

A look at how you can unlock hidden value in your operation with a complete end-to-end leisure management solution

KeepMe’s founder explains how machine learning can hyper-personalise engagement for gyms and drive retention

Software will power reopening – we look at new COVID-19 functionality