Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio.

Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch of Farm Club, on 15 June.

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions

One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom

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

Matrix and Energie Fitness have partnered to transform an iconic landmark into a premium four-floor fitness destination

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the company’s elevated gyms status.

Active people app, Strava, has overhauled its strength training experience, allowing gym-goers to automatically log and share their lifts from their wearables.

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a new global partnership.

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

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the launch of Tramp Health, a 16,000sq ft high-end fitness and longevity club in London’s Mayfair.

Fitness Worx Gyms, which operates in the Midlands, has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open in Solihull this September.

GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment Partners – part of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way of socialising to conventional hospitality models, combining movement, recovery, hospitality, art, and architecture.

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena – has officially reopened following a £12 million refurbishment.

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a relaunch of its Mayfair site in July.

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to create a portfolio of more than 450 gyms.

Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional boxing bags, both on the gym floor and in group training environments.

Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval training from a compact, self-contained station.

Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets.

A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised wellness protocols focused on recovery and longevity.

Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club in London tomorrow (1 May) in Chelsea, off the King’s Road.

Everlast Gyms+ in Chiswick is working with Core Health and Fitness to raise the bar for fitness in London