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Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

We look at the latest club flooring upgrades, as suppliers give their advice

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

Renessence expands services to support mental health and nervous system Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition of a gym.

How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the benefits of a full-body ice plunge in a dry environment.

The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

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

On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will accelerate the rollout to 75 gyms over the next three years, funded by cashflow.

US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room called Frost Locker for a controlled cooling experience.

Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products to simplify the process – Quest for Facilities for individual sites and Quest Active Wellbeing for contracts or places.

Les Mills and UK Active partner to publish the first industry report on GLP-1 drugs and muscle mass

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

The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise and strength training has been revealed in a report from Les Mills and UK Active.

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

Everlast Gyms – which is part of Frasers Group – continues to prioritise member experience by partnering with Safe Space Lockers on quality-built solutions

Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell

Ojmar has unveiled the world’s first batteryless smart locker lock with integrated online management

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

In an industry where operational efficiency and member experience are paramount, Ojmar is setting a new standard with the OTS40 Batteryless – the world’s first fully connected locker lock that requires no batteries and no wiring.

Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp and entrepreneur Tony Robbins, has raised US$18 million (€15.4 million, £13.5 million) in funding from investment firm EOS Ventures.

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet