The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

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

Author, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, Julia Seibold, talks about how to build those all important, future-proofing soft skills

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

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.

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

Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.

Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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

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

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a new global partnership.

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the UK.

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May), offering guests a chance to explore sauna and steamroom experiences performed by 92 aufguss sauna masters and therapists from 26 countries.

The world’s first awareness ring has been launched. Designed to promote presence, focus and calm via gentle haptic vibrations, the Pulse Mindfulness Ring is a screen-free alternative to meditation apps.

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies

The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry

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

Sauna specialist Effe has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.

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

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136 countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.

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.

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