Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many women’s lives, according to the new white paper from UK mid-market operator, Total Fitness.

Operators risk a fine if they don’t comply with new laws on membership payments

The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia

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

Everyone Active is expanding its wellness offering, following the feedback of members who have joined the You+ programme, which was launched in January.

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

First a pandemic, then a war and now a cost of living and energy crisis. With incomes being squeezed, will gyms be budgeted out? We talk to our panel

Leading software specialists reveal how they’ve solved specific tech challenges for individual health clubs

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson, introduces the 2021 edition in which we have tried to make sense of this crazy period of history from lockdown 1.0 until freedom day and try to predict what could come next.

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness

UK Parliament will debate COVID-19 restrictions on gyms and leisure centres on Monday 23 November, it has been confirmed.

Hussle is offering operators the opportunity to take part in a pilot for its new MAP service to enable them to secure new members without upfront costs.

Keepme has launched its new V2 platform, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help operators monitor their members' entire customer journey and tell how and when to engage members who are in danger of leaving – and even after they've left.

KeepMe’s founder explains how machine learning can hyper-personalise engagement for gyms and drive retention

We chat to Myzone's global marketing director, Gemma Bonnett-Kolakowska, about how the brand continues to develop and evolve

Members of Gen Z have come of age and are now some of the most engaged consumers of fitness. Researchers, leisure-net, look at the numbers

Suppliers of member payment software share the ways they’re helping clubs to maximise revenue

New research from IHRSA and Deloitte China shows the fitness market in India – which currently has a penetration rate of 1.5 per cent – is poised for growth

In the UK, one in seven people experience health problems in the workplace, and millions more are affected by anxiety and depression.

Compare the market, the launch of a fitness kit comparison site

énergie Fitness has opened new headquarters that puts employee wellness, productivity and the needs of franchisees centre-stage

Parkwood Leisure and Legend Club Management Systems have collaborated to develop a new Customer Management Module, which combines enterprise-level reporting with membership sales and prospecting functionality to drive revenue

Serco Leisure has named Simon Pittman as its new national membership sales manager.

Industry software provider has been investing in R&D since 2002 to underpin the success of its clients

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the upcoming IHRSA 2018

New research shows there is a simple trick to extending health club membership life by four times.

Weekend membership sales at Trafford Leisure have increased, despite not having a sales team.

Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?

As the availability of online fitness offerings continues to grow, many clubs are considering technology as a cost-effective solution to reduce overhead costs.