The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

The ICAA (International Council on Active Aging) has released a report, ICAA State of the Wellness Industry 2022, which looks at the status of wellness culture, programmes, budgets and staffing – across sectors such as real estate, fitness and health – relating to the older population.

Basic-Fit opened a record number of 72 clubs in the first quarter of 2022. Fifty-five in France, eight in the Netherlands, two in Belgium and seven in Spain, despite closures and restrictions caused by the pandemic.

Danish health club operator Repeat, launched in 2016 by serial fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev, has filed for bankruptcy.

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

A recent report analysed the backgrounds of more than 300 fitness tech executives

The Gym Group has brought in Wais Shaifta and Rio Ferdinand as non-executive directors, signalling a broadening of its remit, new horizons and an intention to continue to refine and expand its member offering.

Whitcombe is fighting for the right to reopen his gym – and stay open

PureGym is the second largest operator in Europe. Its CEO talks about expansion and influencing government policy

Health club and gyms operators in California are suing state governor Gavin Newsom in an attempt to reopen the state’s fitness facilities.

Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its first boutique gym in Birmingham.

Gyms in Australia and New Zealand were able to reopen in May and June. Five operators share their learnings

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is urging US Congress to pass a new law which would encourage healthier lifestyles through physical activity.

PureGym's operations in Europe have helped the business through lockdown, according to CEO Humphrey Cobbold.

Publicly listed operator, The Gym Group (TGG) says it has retained 80 per cent of its members during lockdown, while internal research shows it expects 92 per cent to return.

Ken Hughes shares vital insights on navigating the new consumer landscape

A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening

Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia, says the company’s locations in Vietnam are trading well since reopening at the end of April.

Gyms in England could be open in July if lobbying by the fitness industry comes to fruition.

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.

In a new webinar, Keith Burnet, CEO of global markets at Les Mills, has given insights into how health and fitness operators in China responded to the coronavirus lockdown.

In positive news, people are becoming more active and exercising with their kids more while in lockdown

Whether sheltered from the storm by government support or facing the full impact of the shutdown, all operators will ultimately have to reopen while COVID-19 is still active in the community. The question is how?

A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home

Reaching members anywhere and anytime to connect, engage and coach is more important than ever and can easily be activated through Technogym Mywellness

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance

Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, has joined the increasing number of wellness providers pivoting to digital with the launch of its own online fitness hub.

Commercial property landlords in the UK will no longer be able to take legal action against tenants who have not paid their rent due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Matt Roberts, founder of Evolution personal training in Grosvenor Square, has said PT studios are likely to reopen in advance of larger gyms and those whose model is based on group fitness.