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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matrix and Energie Fitness have partnered to transform an iconic landmark into a premium four-floor fitness destination

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 

Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across its UK estate.

Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the launch of Tramp Health, a 16,000sq ft high-end fitness and longevity club in London’s Mayfair.

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May), offering guests a chance to explore sauna and steamroom experiences performed by 92 aufguss sauna masters and therapists from 26 countries.

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a relaunch of its Mayfair site in July.

Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games – across its 130+ global studios.

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets.

A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised wellness protocols focused on recovery and longevity.

Everlast Gyms+ in Chiswick is working with Core Health and Fitness to raise the bar for fitness in London

Sauna specialist Effe has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.

Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation

Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three brands: Frame, Flow and Rowbots.

EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have presented this year’s EuropeActive Awards at EHFF in Koln.

Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20 reformer Pilates studios in Switzerland.

Equinox Hotels has teamed up with Longevity Rx to offer functional medicine-backed supplements in the guest rooms of its Hudson Yards, New York hotel.

Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many women’s lives, according to the new white paper from UK mid-market operator, Total Fitness.