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

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley

Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club in London tomorrow (1 May) in Chelsea, off the King’s Road.

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

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

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

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

The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will lead a four-night residency called Wellness Within Sanctum at Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel in Anguilla on Maundays Bay, in the Eastern Caribbean.

The MD of Everlast Gyms talks to Kath Hudson about the brand's investment in a premium club concept and latest partnerships

Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness system – to expand pool programming and addresses problems caused by a shortage of aquatic instructors.

The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers

Everlast Gyms has struck up a partnership with Nike Strength which will involve creating zones with the sustainable Nike Grind range and co-producing programmes and social media content.

Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will include the addition of a new proprietary small group training concept.

Third Space launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, on 9 December.

The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches

The Tribox King training system from TBK Fit brings the power of boxing training to smaller spaces.

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in wellness-focused and inclusive exercise options across all age groups.

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

The Hyrox and functional fitness boom isn’t slowing down – and neither are your members. They want more than a workout. They want a challenge. A reason to push harder.

Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills

Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga offering and tap into the growing demand for wellness.

Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district, offering male and female facilities.

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

A look at the results of the 2025 ACSM survey.

The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Chair of Urban Gym Group, Jordy Kool, has acquired the rights to expand the TRIB3 and PILAT3S franchises in the UAE.

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