Group exercise specialists, Les Mills, questioned 10,000 consumers across five continents about their fitness habits in the 2026 Global Fitness Report. One of the key takeaways is that joy is a major motivator of making a fitness habit stick

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

The Indian fitness market presents an enormous opportunity – the Health & Fitness Association shares insights from its India Fitness Market Report 2025

While AI offers many opportunities, it’s also somewhat daunting. AI expert, author and futurist, Christian Kromme, believes honing our soft skills is the way to stay indispensable

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a new global partnership.

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the UK.

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers race ready for Hyrox events as Official Group Training Programme Parter for Hyrox.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.

Polar has launched a durable, “urban-ready” sports watch offering training and recovery features and long-lasting battery life at a more affordable price point.

Following the conclusion of a US$7. 5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist, alongside Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass.

The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron Saunders will take over from Huw Edwards as CEO in April.

Recovery is now a key part of the wellness journey. Suppliers discuss their hero products and reveal what’s next

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym

Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored five-week training course for young people, preparing them for the upcoming competition in London.

EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a orld class executive development programme, delivered in partnership with IESE Business School.

The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

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

Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture – an AI-powered fitness company called CoachCube.

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

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council.