A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of affluent 25- to 44-year-olds whose attitudes to health and wellbeing are remarkably consistent across national boundaries.

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines- Aryeetey, who is the first ambassador of its You+ wellbeing membership.

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler, is fronting a men’s mental health initiative in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with a new identify – Biome by Corinthia London.

Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is the central hub where fitness, healthcare, and technology converge to advance preventative health through clinically backed, tech-enabled, and holistic solutions.

Soho House, the operator of private members’ clubs and its in-house Cowshed-branded spas, has secured funding worth US$2.7 billion (€2.3 billion, £2.0 billion) to take the company off the New York Stock Exchange, where it had been struggling.

A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).

Airbnb is offering its users 10 categories of wellbeing-related experiences across 260 cities via its new in-app feature Airbnb Services.

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

GoXPro, creator of SaaS solutions for personal training, has launched a ‘digitalised challenges’ feature.

Fitness influencer and karate champion, Anna Lewandowska, has announced the launch of a multi-concept boutique in Barcelona called Edan Studios based on HIIT, Pilates and dance.

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

Surrenne, a luxury hotel wellness club gym and spa, dedicated to longevity, launches in London in April, with membership costing £10,000 a year.

TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a supporting consumer marketing push.

The Fortis Championships, the interclub fitness competition at Everyone Active, enjoyed a second successful year in 2023.

Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be turned around, in spite of retrospectively revealing losses of US$372.3 million over the past two years and being entangled in a number of legal challenges.

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised fitness group announced plans to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and deregister its common stock – 92 per cent down on the year – valuing it at US$88m.

Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK – the document is currently being processed, with details due in nine days.

Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing rising costs and working from home which has undermined some of its city centre clubs.

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

The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth

The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is set to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service cuts.

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

Clmbr has announced a new release of its vertical climber, Clmbr 02. Two iterations will be available: Connected and Pure.

David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions

At-home rower maker Hydrow is one of the latest connected-fitness companies to announce staff cuts. The tech company which won celebrity backing from the likes of Justin Timberlake and actor Kevin Hart – who is also on board as creative director – confirmed it would be cutting 35 per cent of its workforce, just four months after raising US$55m in Series D funding.

Mark Wahlberg- and David Beckham-backed F45 Training has announced a reduction in its core workforce of 110 employees with the aim of cutting its cost base. The number represents around 50 per cent of the head office headcount.

F45 will be launching its first studio in a hotel in Q3 2022, following a partnership agreement with Hilton Austin. The 1,236 square foot/114 square metre studio will provide the 45-minute circuit workouts for which the brand is renowned.