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

Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness system – to expand pool programming and addresses problems caused by a shortage of aquatic instructors.

Denbighshire Leisure is driving junior memberships following upgrades to its new gym at Prestatyn Leisure.

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust has partnered with CoverMe to support its expanding group fitness programme

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

New Australian franchisor, BeWell Brands, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Fitesque, a licensed burlesque-fitness programme.

Freedom Leisure has responded to consumer demand and will be keeping Guildford Lido open, and heated, throughout the winter.

PureGym is allowing universal free access to all of its 435 UK gyms tomorrow (17 September) in honour of National Fitness Day, organised by the trade association, UK Active.

Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills

Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more

Les Mills has launched a Pilates programme designed to make it easier for operators to drive growth by leveraging the popular training category.

Belgian retail giant, Colruyt Group, is challenging the status quo of the fitness industry in Belgium.

David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities

CoverMe Fitness, the studio management app for the fitness industry, has launched in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato as managing director for the region.

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training

Luxury spa hotel Calcot Manor, located in England's Cotswolds, is launching a purpose-built fitness and wellness sanctuary.

The Fortis Championships, the interclub fitness competition at Everyone Active, enjoyed a second successful year in 2023.

Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country of New Zealand – has relocated its Dunedin club to Meridian Mall and reimagined the offering to become a showcase of its Live Forward concept: being mindful of the present, while making choices which benefit your future self.

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a view to creating a brand new model: a fitness-only, dry-side offering that would complement its portfolio of spa clubs. Just Fitness by Bannatyne was born.

David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.

Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands

A new on-demand group exercise class cover app, CoverMe Fitness, is set to revolutionise the fitness industry, allowing club managers to source the best freelance exercise instructors in less than 30 seconds.