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. 

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

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

The co-founder of Orangetheory Fitness looks back on past hurdles and highlights

The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club

The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and Social Care Committee this morning (29 October) on boosting physical activity in older people.

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new luxury hotel in Nashville, US.

It has been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today (13 December) the low-cost operator celebrated the launch of four gyms across the UK.

Leisure DB is starting its research for the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2025 and is asking operators to stand by for questioning in December.

US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic country club in Boca Raton which is expected to open in late 2025.

Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission to support mental health through swimming.

Planet Fitness has become the subject of a hate campaign by certain groups of consumers and seen share values slide, in the wake of a trans person having been photographed using the women’s locker room at an Alaskan gym.

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell

Surrenne, a luxury hotel wellness club gym and spa, dedicated to longevity, launches in London in April, with membership costing £10,000 a year.

US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as it accelerates investment in the residences market.

Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a refined new design for approval to Trafford Council.

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

Topnotch Health Clubs is relaunching back into the mid-market fitness sector as Topnotch Gyms with a new club opening on 3 January.

Armah Sports CEO introduces his new smart club, B_fit, which uses AI, VR and Amazon Alexa

Plans to start work on the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, at TraffordCity have progressed this week with preparations to clear the current site.

Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the US town of Montvale, New Jersey. It has also unveiled a “pay for what you want, when you want” membership model, which consumers can sign up for separately though the Drop Fitness app.

The gaming industry is the inspiration behind a new fitness concept launching in New Jersey. We talk to the Drop Fitness CEO about his innovative approach

Fitness powerhouse Rainer Schaller, CEO of RSG Group, has opened Heimat in LA, combining a luxury gym with a private members’ club

Global design practice Perkins & Will has unveiled plans for a net-zero operational carbon community sports centre, health club and cultural hub in Toronto, Canada.

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?

The CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs tells of the brand’s rollercoaster journey throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK