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

The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym

Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports

Anytime Fitness is tackling gymtimidation with a new advertising campaign and in-club initiative, designed for people who have been “searching, not starting.

Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first event from Hyrox Experiences.

New research brings WHO exercise guidlines into question

Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

Crow Wood Health Club is elevating the member experience with Technogym

Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of exercise and the services the fitness sector provides.

Colets Health & Fitness is supporting active ageing with Technogym Biostrength

Disability sports lead at Matta, Marina Logacheva, outlines ways in which health club operators can better welcome people with disabilities

Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

The former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson

Fitness First has opened the doors to its 28th site in Marylebone, central London – the first new site in more than 10 years.

Angela Brown explains Freedom Leisure’s decarbonisation commitments and Tash Fleming is delivering swimming for people with disabilities through WeSwim

Purpose Brands – the company formed via the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands – has appointed Lauren Cody as brand president Orangetheory Fitness.

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a two-year break. The 2024 Retention Convention will take place on 5 December, with five sessions focused on practical approaches to increase lifetime value.

Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March up by 12 per cent to £38.4 million and the forward momentum continuing.

The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the UK-based operator expects full-year results at the top end of recently revised market expectations.

myFitApp’s new Gamification feature introduces an innovative approach to maintaining member engagement and motivation in an era where trends are constantly evolving.

Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives who has passed away, highlighting his wit and dedication to the sector.

GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth

Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years, The Gym Group has appointed Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive its plans forward.

New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process, creating greater powers for consumers when it comes to contracts and cancellations.

Paul Bedford discusses the ‘double-edged sword’ of the growing trend for strength training, and his ambitions for the health and fitness sector

Dawn Tuckwell and Cheryl Hersey, founders of Action Group, have sold the company to their team via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves members of RSG Group’s gyms being offered a Paramount+ subscription.