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.

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

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

EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have presented this year’s EuropeActive Awards at EHFF in Koln.

A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler

Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th global studio, in New York.

Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as joint CEO of RSG Group.

Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and more member activity.

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), which is owned by TDR Capital Titan, has commenced legal action against entrepreneur David Lloyd for trademark infringement and passing off.

Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government overlooked the health and fitness industry in a U-turn over business rates.

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

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on fun and play, to help people to build the fitness habit.

A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo neighbourhood, US, offering a contrast bathing membership model.

Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its Better_uk App, called Live Better.

Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for people who have been “searching, not starting.

GymNation has launched a workout in a hot air balloon above Riyadh, with views of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich, London. Charitable social enterprise GLL will operate the flagship facility under its Better brand, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of the January rush and will finish the year with seven new launches.

Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with a new identify – Biome by Corinthia London.

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.

Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products to simplify the process – Quest for Facilities for individual sites and Quest Active Wellbeing for contracts or places.

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.

Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of exercise and the services the fitness sector provides.

Seventy two per cent of people with mental health conditions say being physically active has helped them to stay well, according to a report by UK Active.

Fitness First has become Germany’s first national training club partner of fitness race organiser, Hyrox, adding a premium sports format with a competitive edge to the existing offering.

Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all- new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength workouts.

With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain