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

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

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

What does a premium body composition experience actually look like?

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

Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance usage in premium wellness settings – helping clubs focus on measurement accuracy, workflow integration and member-facing clarity.

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to create a portfolio of more than 450 gyms.

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

New research casts doubt on the effects of collagen on muscle-building

How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?

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.

With Elevate 2026 fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to secure their free place at this year’s landmark 10th anniversary edition event.

Gymnation is introducing NapTime, a new class designed to help people sleep.

Basic Fit is rolling out women-only training areas in selected clubs across its extensive estate.

French health and fitness operator, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as chair, with the intention of pursuing an active European expansion strategy.

Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness and performance brands that includes Dynamic Fitness & Strength, Dynamic Fabrication and Finishing, and Exerfly.

With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa XSignal is providing a solution that is fast gaining traction in clinics.

With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialists, Jude, to offer a pelvic floor strengthening programme to complement a supplement launch.

As gyms continue to evolve beyond traditional training spaces, member expectations are changing fast.

The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry

Wearables brand, Amazfit, has newly launched the Active Max smartwatch, which tracks more than 160 sports and activities, offers AI-powered training plans and analytics to track progress.

The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive chair. 

PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time ever, the entire event is now completely free to attend.

Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in the UK, according to recent data from healthcare providers, HealthHero and Health Key. There is also growing demand for longevity and prevention advice.

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

The founder of Fitness Worx on bringing the personal transformation model to the wider community

Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports

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