Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout for the World event on 20 June, in support of UNICEF.

Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

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

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Studios to Icon Palestre.

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

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.

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

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. 

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration.

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.

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.

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

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

On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost operator is looking to build on the strong start it has in the US following the Blink Fitness acquisition.

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

Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation

Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is expected to save the high-value, low-cost operator at least €10 million per year.

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a “prolonged period of financial difficulty.”

The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study by the University College London (UCL), published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access to fitness classes for 11- to 16-year-old secondary school pupils.

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across the gyms at four of its leisure centres. 

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym

The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with 20 gyms planned for this year and 75 over the next three.

Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most comprehensive offering to date.

A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned for a 12-hectare stretch of water within London’s Royal Docks, in the UK.

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria.