Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.

There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques

The European fitness market continues to grow at a steady rate, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, published in partnership by Deloitte and EuropeActive.

Dyaco equips Pumps Gyms, Technogym partners with Nuffield and Physical Company kits out Marlow Club

As the event draws nearer, we take a look at what attendees can expect from Elevate 2018, including conference speakers, seminar topics, exhibitors and award categories

Registration to attend the Elevate exhibition on 9- 10 May at London’s ExCeL is reported to be up 70 per cent on last year’s figures.

Data and the use of technology to enhance participation will be the theme of active-net 2018.

The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has revealed the 2017 cohort of its Rising Stars initiative.

Fitness equipment manufacturer Physical Company is launching a range of weighted Atlas Stones with a gym-friendly makeover replacing cement with vinyl for improved grip.

Incline bodyweight training fitness supplier Total Gym Commercial has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Ethics Leisure for the UK and Ireland commercial markets.

The Swan Pool and Leisure Centre in Buckingham recently began a £2.6m transformation project to revitalise services, backed by the local authority and a £500,000 grant from Sport England.

Anastasia Yusina, the founder of Strata Partners in Russia, has opened her first club in the United States.

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

The second 9.8 Gravity Training Studio has opened in Madrid, Spain.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Physical Company reflects on its key milestones and looks ahead to the future

GRAVITY UK has introduced Total Gym Core Trainer. This single station unit is designed to train the entire core, as well as the pelvis, back, hips and shoulders to improve functional strength, enhance abdominal definition and improve overall stability of the trunk.

Ealing Council’s £19m redevelopment of Acton Town Hall in west London is complete, with the new leisure centre due to open this Saturday (19 April) after 22 months of construction.

Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has embraced GRAVITY training with more than one third of its centres in the South East region now offering classes to members.

Gravity UK has introduced the first commercial product that trains the entire core.

New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week

How are operators justifying the investment in functional training, and are they reaping the rewards?

Jonathan Spaven has accepted a new position as property director with Britain’s growing 24 hour budget gym chain, The Gym.

An independent Pilates and Kettlercise club, Toni’s Pilates in East Sussex, has expanded its equipment and offerings having teamed up with GRAVITY Studios.

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is set to launch an £8m club in Worcester next month.

Fitness entrepreneurs Helen and Tony Tite have launched a brand new gym space at their The Core Fitness and Wellbeing Centre in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Gravity UK has unveiled plans to launch its first branded fitness studio, which is currently being developed by principal shareholder Physical Company in High Wycombe.

Total Gym GTS equipment has been installed by Everyone Active at three leisure centres in south east England ahead of a planned wider roll-out across the operator's estate next year.