As the sober curious movement grows, how can health clubs best support members wanting to make this shift?

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

More than a third of consumers are working out more than before the pandemic, but they miss the personal connection that the gym offers, reveals a study on the US fitness market from Mintel.

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019

The number of people who are members of a private health and fitness club reached a record- breaking six million during 2019.

Real estate developers are increasingly looking to tap into the "great opportunities" being offered by the growth of the UK’s health and fitness sector.

Ross Kirton from Colliers outlines the finding of recent research into health and fitness real estate values which has found people are prepared to pay more for residential real estate with a gym

Mike Hill and Professor Simon Shibli summarise the importance of National Benchmarking Service data in enabling clients to set realistic priorities and objectives

easyGym is ready for global expansion and its CEO says it will hit its goal by franchising

Mintel’s private sector health and fitness club report shows the sector is growing

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond

Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market over the next three years, according to new research, although smartwatches are anticipated to gradually increase their market share.

Consumer spending on the UK leisure industry is expected to pass £80bn for the time ever this year, fuelled by growth across a wide range of sectors.

It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential gamechanger for the leisure industry.

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

What will drive sector growth in 2015, and what will be the challenges and opportunities?

As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?

The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double in 2015 – from 6 to 13 per cent – as products make the leap from niche to mainstream.

One in five people in Britain say they don’t feel fit enough to play sport or exercise with other people, according to new research conducted by Mintel.

Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report

Almost three quarters of 16 to 24-year-olds have used or hold an interest in wearable technology, according to new figures published by GlobalWebIndex.

Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive third-party retailer of Google Glass.

Sales of sports and energy drinks are expected to pass the £1.5bn mark in the UK in 2014 – but the majority are drunk at home rather than the gym, according to research house Mintel.

Last week saw the long-awaited unveiling of Apple’s first truly new product in four years as it pulled back the curtain on the Apple Watch, but given the recent publication of lukewarm adoption statistics for the smartwatch market, will the trend really catch on?

Cycling in the UK is more popular than ever, with a 14 per cent increase in bike sales over the last five years causing the market to grow from £639m in 2008 to £754m in 2014, according to new research.

As little as £3 is enough incentive for 50 per cent of people to change their behaviour, says a team from Newcastle University in the UK

Three in ten Britons admit they rarely or never do sport and exercise, with many citing lack of motivation and expensive facilities as their main source of dissuasion, according to new research from Mintel.

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend