With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London, an increase of 17.4 per cent when compared to 2018 – a year considered the 'heyday' for the sector.

What pricing lessons can the industry learn from travel and hospitality and how can it best apply these?

The Mine in Baltimore has a strategy of 360 degree wellness and plans to grow across the US. We find out more from its director of operations

The first Holmes Place Boutique Studio, which provides group classes in a small, intimate format, has opened its doors in Berlin, in the trendy area of Friedrichshain.

The MD of Everlast Gyms is steering the business through a process of rebranding, with a hybrid model intended to take it to UK number one status

Trib3 will open a studio in Ealing, West London in March, marking the boutique brand's entry into the capital's fitness market.

Lifestyle Fitness and V1BE are partnering to open a new, £1m health club in Manchester.

Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces

Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally through franchising, according to its managing director Tommy Mathews.

Digme Fitness is expanding its portfolio with the opening of a new studio in Ealing, London.

The CEO of BMF talks about working with Bear Grylls, launching a global franchise business and his new nonexecutive director, Jan Spaticchia

Are aggregators helpful or dangerous for the industry? We hear opinions from both sides of the debate

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Singapore for the inaugural World Fit Summit conference. Steph Eaves attended to talk to founder Ross Campbell about what’s happening in Asian fitness

The founder of The Fore, promises two trainers per class – one devoted to form

Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding.

A new breed of health club professional is starting to make its presence felt in the industry. Increasing numbers of operators are appointing a 'head of group exercise' or similar job function, recognising the contribution that group exercise now makes to their success.

More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active

Founders Paul Trendell and Chris Djuric tell us about their new boutique, which centres around boxing and running group fitness classes

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors

Boutique operator 1Rebel is planning an expansion into the Australian market. Co-founder James Balfour tells us all about it

An independently-owned functional training studio has opened its doors in Aldwych, central London.

Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the boutique sector, as Sweat returns for a second year in March.

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

The founders of Boom Cycle share the realities of creating an indoor cycling chain

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is encouraging fitness businesses to take part in a study which looks to chart the global state of the fitness studio industry.