PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the role of CEO, as Clive Chesser steps down.

Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of the Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of its strength ecosystem.

Author, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, Julia Seibold, talks about how to build those all important, future-proofing soft skills

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

The 20th State of the Industry Report reveals a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

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

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.

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

Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of affluent 25- to 44-year-olds whose attitudes to health and wellbeing are remarkably consistent across national boundaries.

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.

Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout.

Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines- Aryeetey, who is the first ambassador of its You+ wellbeing membership.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical benefits of exercise – in findings that could reshape how the health and fitness industry understands training and performance.

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

The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry

A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

How can clubs best ease bottlenecks at peak times? We look at the latest kit and inspiring case studies