A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the 2026 Global Fitness Report commissioned by Les Mills, revealing interesting insights about consumer behaviour.

Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up with Cardiff Metropolitan University to launch a Certificate of Higher Education in Sport Management.

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive

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

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024.

Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed by FIBO from 11-14 April, which will feature almost 1,000 exhibitors.

Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m structured finance facility with OakNorth and Searchlight Capital Partners.

New research from HCM and Active Insight has established the reasons people join health clubs and don’t attend and the majority are good news, says Liz Terry

European fitness operators have seen a strong return of members to their facilities, although there are continuing signs that the way customers are consuming fitness has been changed by the pandemic.

Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to German franchised fitness operator, Injoy Quality GmbH, a subsidiary of fitness and wellness group ACISO Holding.

Fallout from the ongoing pandemic and changes in consumer attitudes are driving the sector and governments in the same direction. Now’s the time to link them up says Liz Terry

Richard Darwin is to step down from his role as CEO of The Gym Group (TGG), remaining available to support the company until July 2023.

McKinsey has gathered data on 2,000 US consumers to reveal insights into shifting consumer behaviour towards wellness in the US.

Elaine Jobson, CEO of Jetts Fitness, has revealed the fitness company’s unique culture and strategy behind member growth and retention in a competitive market.

Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies

Two of Peloton’s co-founders, John Foley and Hisao Kushi, executive chair and chief legal officer respectively, have resigned.

Active Nation has released a new app, Active Nation Anywhere, which offers over a thousand on-demand workouts to users.

Third Space has announced it will be opening new clubs in Wimbledon and Battersea, London, in 2023 and with a new Moorgate club set to launch this November, the luxury health and fitness chain is aiming to operate an estate of eleven clubs by the end of next year.

As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?

In just over two years, the fitness industry has experienced major disruptions to gyms, a boom in at-home fitness and the return of in-person workouts.

Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell