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Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers as upcoming trends, while the exhibition halls featured infrared saunas, ... More

Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise currently has 208 studios across 19 countries, but with master ... More

The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to their fitness organisations, but pay is only one factor when ... More

Exercise has been shown to have a positive impact on people's mental health, but is the health club sector doing the most it can, both ... More

The benefits of recovery and its importance in maximising the impact of exercise need to be communicated to the general public by the fitness industry. ... More

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Taking place from 13 to ... More

Gyms and boutique studios will need to marry elements such as gamification and virtual reality into their offering in the future to keep Generation Z ... More

A new study has suggested that there is an "urgent need" for evidence-based guidelines around high-intensity interval training (HIIT) – including the setting of a ... More

Flying theatres, dark ride systems, interactive solutions and immersive 3D cinemas – these are the cutting edge products that dominated the agenda at this year's ... More

Unesco has held its first international conference on World Heritage sites and museums, with the inaugural event in Paris, France, exploring how to help people ... More

The row between parkrun and Stoke Gifford Parish Council about maintenance charges for local facilities could inadvertently pave the way for more open dialogue between ... More

Zamperla has unveiled its masterplan for an ‘all-access’ disabled theme park, catering specifically to the disabled, also donating a ride from its masterplan to US-based ... More

A ‘Road to Wellness’ infographic which maps 200 years of vital dates to the US health and wellness industry has been created by the consumer ... More

The 25th MIPIM exhibition and conference takes place in Cannes next month, with smart cities being one of the talking points and new technologies for ... More

Promotional goods supplier Promotions81 (P81) have revealed their new catalogue for 2010. Offering a 'one stop shop' solution for customers, the latest brochure features promotional ... More

An énergie-branded health club has opened in a property which formerly housed a McDonald's fast food restaurant. The club in Forest Hill, south London, is ... More

FA Cup sponsor E.ON has revealed that football grounds are a favourite place for parents to bond with their children. The Families & Football Report ... More