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

TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness professionals, teaching soft skills.

Industry body CIMSPA, which represents workers in the physical activity sector, has created an online platform to support training and career development.

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery

New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) – a US organisation that provides non-contact boxing programmes to sufferers of Parkinson’s disease – has been awarded a grant of £5,000 from charity Parkinson’s UK. It will be used to train new coaches in the UK so the RSB programme can reach more people affected by the disease.

Premier Global NASM, which is owned by US-based Ascend Learning, has announced it's winding up its operations in the UK.

As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations

Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.

3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD

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

Suffice to say that the pandemic has completely changed the way fitness professionals work and the way consumers work out – and therein lies opportunity.

A new online training bundle and app is empowering personal trainers to build successful businesses

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership

With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals

Les Mills has launched a suite of digital solutions to help clubs expand their reach in the booming online fitness space

The owner of Nisus Fitness in County Kerry, Joe O’Connor, explains how MZ-Remote helped grow memberships during the pandemic and transform Nisus into a hybrid boutique

Gympass added personal training to its platform during lockdown and has now delivered 30,000 sessions globally

Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a hybrid model.

Lucian Weston developed PureGym’s app in-house to ensure it met member needs. He tells Fit Tech about the journey

A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return to work, as lockdown measures are eased.

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen

The trade body for the German fitness sector, Deutscher Industrieverband für Fitness und Gesundheit (DIFG), has published a detailed road map for the reopening of the country's gyms, health clubs and fitness studios.

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

fibodo, a booking management platform for the fitness industry, has launched Fit 4 the Fight, a new initiative encouraging members of the public to keep active, as well as keep personal trainers and fitness operators working in the wake of the coronavirus.