New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include reformer Pilates and recovery facilities – a first for the independent, low-cost brand.

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

Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard

Luxury fitness club Optimo has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A new concept, combining high-end hotel design with upscale fitness facilities, the brand will open two further sites in the next three to six months.

Evolution Wellness has closed all its Fitness First operations in Hong Kong. The pandemic’s impact and the government’s Zero COVID strategy proved too much for the operator, which has put its entire Hong Kong business into liquidation with Kroll.

Digital fitness platform NEOU has launched an on-demand service in Portuguese.

HIIT brand 1Rebel has entered the Middle Eastern market for the first time, with the launch of two clubs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The co-founder and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Armah Sports on smart clubs, a deal with 1Rebel and collaborating with Amazon

Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.

In response to the pandemic, TRX, the global leader in functional training equipment, world- class training content, and app-based training technology, transformed its TRX Suspension Training Course into a free, live virtual edition via Zoom.

Fitness equipment manufacturer Life Fitness has launched Life Fitness On Demand, a digital library offering a wide range of fitness classes, exclusive to its range of touchscreen cardio equipment.

Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf of local authorities across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

Les Mills is known globally for its workouts, nut in New Zealand, the company is also a major health club operator with new facilities launching. HCM investigates

1Rebel has signed a deal to enter the Middle Eastern fitness market, expanding the brand's plans to grow its footprint globally.

Equipment supplier Life Fitness has created on-demand digital programming for its commercial CV equipment.

New science has revealed a potential solution to age-related diseases which works on a systemic basis, improving overall health and reducing the need to treat individual, age- related ailments.

HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of the latest software features available, including queue management, facial recognition, health outcomes management and a partnership with Strava

UK Olympians and Paralympians attended the launch of Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, which offers athletes much-needed support and advice.

Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa and gym design.

Regular exercise for over-50s could be vital in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists.

Fitness equipment manufacturer Johnson Health Tech (JHT), owner of the brands Matrix, Vision, and Horizon, has acquired North America’s largest specialty fitness equipment retailer 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment.

Key influencers from across the spa and wellness industry have gathered in Barcelona, Spain, today (13 October) to do business, learn and network, at Piscina & Wellness Barcelona.

The number of people living alone has increased by a staggering 80 per cent in the last 17 years, rising to 341 million globally in 2013 according to a report by Euromonitor International. Of course, living alone and feeling lonely are not mutually exclusive but the statistics give some indication of the growing number of people who may be battling loneliness – a disease which has dramatic ramifications for our health.

Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness

Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike

Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES) has submitted a new planning application for the construction of a £3m dual-use sports hall at the city's Wellsway School.

Fusion sports performance trainers Nathan Carter and Kelvin Turner recently led a team of 12 fitness enthusiasts to break the world record for climbing on the Versaclimber continually for 24 hours.

The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to conduct random checks on registered fitness facilities and individuals.

Sir Steve Redgrave and Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy were among those who helped raise more than £12,000 for a leukaemia charity at The David Lloyd Great Mile Run in Edinburgh.