Fitness news

Peloton is recalling all of its Tread and Tread+ machines in the US, after striking a deal with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ... More

Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic lockdowns. Speaking ... More

Actress, entrepreneur and founder of lifestyle brand goop Gwyneth Paltrow has been appointed wellbeing advisor for cruise operator Celebrity Cruises. In her new role, Paltrow ... More

Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as active in England during 2020. In total, more than a ... More

Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators in holding on to their members, according to new research. ... More

Smartech, the destination for innovation in exclusive partnership with the best department stores around the globe, has chosen Power Plate to boost its range of ... More

Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will ... More

Fitness and health are priority areas of expenditure for consumers in six key nations around the world, according to a new report by McKinsey. The ... More

Taking antihistamines prior to exercise can prevent the body from getting the full benefit of exercise. That's the finding of a new study, which found ... More

Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to open its second London studio. Set to open on 17 ... More

Steven Schwartz, CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs, has announced the sale of the company's Midtown Health Management division to contract management specialist, HealthFitness Midtown Health ... More

United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore, the barre studio operator. Barrecore will become the third brand ... More

Global boutique fitness giant, Xponential Fitness, has refused to comment on rumours it's considering an IPO. It is the second time in 18 months that ... More

International luxury hotel group Kempinski has launched a new room category, which it will market as a "new wellness solution for travellers" around the world. ... More

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness ... More

Premium Spanish skincare brand Natura Bissé has introduced Diamond Well-Living – a range of eight uplifting body products designed to inspire a new ethos of ... More

The FIT Summit has unveiled the final shortlists for the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards of Excellence. The awards recognise top-performing companies and executives from ... More

Strata Integrated Wellness Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort and Club, Colorado, has devised five new scientifically driven and evidence-based Wellness Concierge Medical Memberships. ... More

Basic-Fit lost 10 per cent of its members during Q1 2021, as 94 per cent of its clubs remained closed due to government measures. The ... More

Located on an ancient hilltop in a private eight-hectare park in Italy, Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness Medical Retreat will open in May 2021. The new concept ... More

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has moved its Annual International Convention & Trade Show from Los Angeles to Dallas, Texas. Taking place ... More

PureGym saw its group-wide revenue decline by £177m during 2020, as it lost 37 per cent of its trading days due to pandemic lockdowns. Announcing ... More

Outdoor workouts have become increasingly popular over the past year, as pandemic lockdowns – and subsequent gym closures – have made people explore their environments ... More

Wyre Council in Lancashire has revealed plans to begin charging PTs and fitness instructors for using council land for exercise sessions. The scheme will be ... More

Core Health & Fitness is pleased to announce it’s signed an exclusive agreement with Oss Fitness for the distribution of its brands in the commercial ... More