Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in eight facilities between 2026 and 2028.

Trafford, in Greater Manchester, UK, has a new wellbeing facility following a £20 million upgrade by operator Trafford Leisure, to improve provision and sustainability.

Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner of the Rowbots brand. The business is helmed by Sam Green and Greg Zimmerman and previously had footballer Gareth Bale as an investor.

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will reinforce outdated misconceptions about the sustainability of the fruit.

North Herts Council is set to deliver one of the largest leisure centre decarbonisation projects in the UK, to reach net zero carbon emissions from operations by 2030.

Go Fit has invested more than €20 million in its latest development, a 22,000 square metre sports and wellness hub in Tenerife, next to Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium.

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading period in years.

The huge popularity of strength and resistance training is driving change on the gym floor. Julie Cramer asks leading suppliers what innovations they’re bringing to market

Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration project, Sheerness Revival, funded by the UK government.

The head of the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) on the unexpected challenge of having to turn around a ‘virtually bankrupt’ organisation

A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a creative mix of financing from the UK government’s regional Levelling Up Fund (£10 million).

Basic-Fit topped four million members – a 13 per cent increase – and opened a record number of clubs in the first half year of 2024.

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development.

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local media alleging venues could be closed to balance the books.

The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its Net-Zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of its milestone 3,000th studio – a CycleBar in Loveland, Colorado – with more expansion in the pipeline, as well as the planned acquisition of an eleventh brand.

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

The Alternate Curling Machine by Panatta is a specialist piece of equipment designed for training the elbow’s flexor muscles, including the brachial, the brachial bicep and the brachioradialis.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

The Gym Group has appointed Will Orr as its new CEO and executive director.

The government has pledged £63m to support publicly-owned swimming pools and leisure centres as part of a one-year scheme.

Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as its existing Wellness Spa at Bamford's Daylesford Organic Farm in the Cotswolds.

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.

Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof