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Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the 2026 Global Fitness Report commissioned by Les Mills, revealing insights ... More

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this ... More

India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says a landmark report from the Health and Fitness Association. The ... More

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as ... More

On the 10-year anniversary of being a public company, US franchise giant, Planet Fitness, celebrates strong second quarter results, reflecting the buoyant and growing American ... More

Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of its properties – is continuing to build out its portfolio ... More

A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment impact mental health and the development of neurodiverse traits – useful ... More

The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott International banner. The medical wellness property, 90 minutes from Manila, ... More

Group CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brands Kauai and Nü, Dean Kowarski, is now presenting live on stage at the HCM Summit in ... More

According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason for cancelling gym memberships, followed by a change of circumstances ... More

Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years of age. Believed to be the UK’s first ever such ... More

Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute class designed to cater to all fitness levels. Strength 50 ... More

Australian airline Qantas has introduced a Wellbeing Zone as part of the new cabin design for its Airbus A350. Once Qantas adds 12 Airbus A350s ... More

Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022 (27.6 per cent) to US$286.5m. Adjusted EBITDA increased US$29.8m to US$118.9m ... More

Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a confident performance across the board, although share earnings were slightly ... More

Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK – the document is currently being processed, with details due ... More

Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious expansion plans. Located in a business hub close to Politehnica ... More

Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise is aiming to expand to 100 more locations globally this ... More

Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access to its boutique fitness classes and workout channel, XPlus. The ... More

Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions according to the new 2022 IHRSA Global Report. The recovery ... More

People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the disease. The finding comes from a six-year study that followed ... More

F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from investors, with 18.75 million shares sold, priced at US$16 each, ... More

Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The franchised studio operator hasn't announced a date ... More

Les Mills will launch a new global campaign in September, celebrating the return of fitness and designed to help operators grow their memberships. The campaign ... More

Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the organisation representing charitable leisure trusts. Tweedie joins CLUK after spending ... More