Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.

Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800 million Sport City project

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its number of sites across Europe in the next six months.

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

Snozone, Europe’s largest indoor ski centre operator is seeking acquisition opportunities in the UK health and fitness, sports and experiential leisure sectors.

A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully treat Takotsuba syndrome, also known as a broken heart.

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as essential, despite rising living costs.

Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its stake in Spanish operator, Wifit Gyms, and become the majority shareholder with a 55 per cent stake.

The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the Les Mills Live 2024 World Tour.

Now in its third year, David Lloyd Leisure has taken its Blaze Community Games international, as well as announcing the launch of a family version for next year.

US health and fitness giant, Planet Fitness, has today (22 July) officially announced the launch of its first Spanish club in the Via Sabadell shopping centre in Barcelona.

Basic-Fit has signed an agreement to sell the five Holmes Place clubs it acquired as part of the RSG Group estate in March.

David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid health club, La Finca, which it acquired in September 2022.

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

David Lloyd Clubs have been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre in Swords, County Dublin as it pushes to grow its portfolio.

New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England – ie, the number of years people live without debilitating disease – can vary by up to 17 years, depending on where they live.

The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS), organised by EuropeActive, kicked off today at the Melia Castille in Madrid, with the timing designed to coincide with the Spanish Presidency of the European Council, in the second half of 2023

The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact on communities and individuals.

Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT, is joining forces with one of Europe's largest fitness races, Hyrox, as part of a partnership that will see the two companies strengthen their presence in each others' geographical markets.

The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth