Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout for the World event on 20 June, in support of UNICEF.

Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.

Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.

Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of the Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of its strength ecosystem.

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.

Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into yoga and Pilates classes through a partnership with Bon Charge.

Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat, crafted for athletes and functional fitness practitioners who move between yoga and fitness training.

Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Studios to Icon Palestre.

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

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

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

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

Another piece of research which Total Fitness has shared with the industry. As the industry becomes ever more tech-driven, it’s a reminder not to forget the basics – welcoming staff, cleanliness and not being too crowded

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

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

Total Fitness polled more than 5,000 UK adults to find out what women want from the gym experience and shares the fascinating insights with the industry

The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

Author, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, Julia Seibold, talks about how to build those all important, future-proofing soft skills

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.

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

The 20th State of the Industry Report reveals a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

Always at the cutting edge of wellness trends, Anna Bjurstam argues that social connection, spirituality and healing past trauma are hugely important and their potential impact has yet to be mined

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oliver Patrick, gives his view on the five biggest trends for the next year

Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.

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

Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres of water to support the body evenly in a zero-gravity-like experience.

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio.

Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 11 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer, more inclusive and more engaging.