The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming

The Leisure Database Company’s David Minton says change should be considered the new norm in his industry analysis. Going forward, operators should be broadening their offerings to incorporate nature and targeting older people

Simon Harling explains how exercise professionals can ensure a safe return to exercise for post-COVID patients

Studio operator Redemption Fitness has appointed franchising guru Dr. Ben Litalien as its chief development officer ahead of an expansion push which will see new sites open across the US.

Reiver Fitness has appointed Jim Graham, former chief operating officer of The Gym Group, as its new chair.

The "annihilation" of mid-market fitness operators has been the biggest major change in the industry during the last few years, the Gym Group's former chief operating officer has said.

The former COO of The Gym Group believes there are interesting opportunities ahead for the sector – if it gets things right

The Pulse Group has appointed Matt Johnson as its new executive director of the company’s design and build division.

The Gym Group COO Jim Graham will leave by the end of this year to return to the world of private equity, the gym chain announced in a trading update issued this morning (5 July).

Jason Moskal, vice president of lifestyle brands for the Intercontinental Hotel Group, discussed the future of wellness travel and outlined plans for IHG’s wellness brand, Even Hotels, during a podcast put on by Skift, a travel industry intelligence platform.

In a historic day for the UK health and fitness industry, The Gym Group has successfully completed an IPO. CEO John Treharne rang the bell on the London Stock Exchange this morning (9 November) as the shares began trading under the ticker GYM.

The Gym Group’s chief operating officer Jim Graham has poured cold water on press reports of an imminent £300m listing on the London stock market, insisting that no decision has been taken by the company’s board.

Some people who are obese may have to work harder to lose weight due to metabolic differences, according to a recent study by researchers at the US's National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Gym Group is “positively exploring” foreign markets and engaging in discussions with a number of parties as it bids to banish the ghost of its failed merger with Pure Gym by way of an overseas expansion.

Low cost health club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have announced the termination of their proposed merger.

A popular American coconut water rehydration drink is being launched in the UK. Coco5 has been developed by a team of US sports medicine and nutrition experts and naturally contains a balance of five electrolytes that the body loses during exercise.

UK budget gym operator The Gym Group has appointed Jim Graham as chief operating officer.

Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism

The Gym Group chief executive John Treharne believes the pending merger with former rival in the budget club sector Pure Gym has come at the perfect time for both companies to continue their expansion.

Budget fitness club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have today announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval.

Fifteen years after penning The Experience Economy, Pine and Gilmore are still inspiring businesses to create original and memorable customer experiences

Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during Leisure Industry Week in Birmingham this week, Liz Terry, Editorial Director of Health Club Management magazine said there are too many ‘dreadful’ managers running the UK’s health clubs.

The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night, during an awards event held at The Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham during Leisure Industry Week.

Low cost fitness chain The Gym Group has secured £50m of venture capital to expand its club portfolio - less than a month after rival Pure Gym announced it too would be spending £50m on new sites.

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports

The London Borough of Sutton has given the green light for the £11.3m redevelopment of Westcroft Leisure Centre to go ahead.

Pulse has confirmed that a major new £2.7m sports and fitness development - Pulse Soccer and Fitness - has officially opened to the public in Wednesbury, West Midlands.

The new £10.4m Heywood Sports Village is on schedule to open its doors to the public later this month.

A new 85-station fitness suite has been unveiled at Hartham Leisure Centre in Hertford, Hertfordshire, following the completion of a £1.62m overhaul of the facility.