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Nike has made the leap into the group fitness market with the launch of Nike Studios. The offering – in partnership with FitLab – is being ... More

Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up of wellness offerings. The new launch is a digital platform ... More

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has acquired the Dr Sears Wellness Institute (DSWI) for an undisclosed sum. DSWI will join ACE as part of ... More

Creating workout experiences will be the main theme of this year's Retention Convention, which will be held as an online event on 9 December 2021. ... 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

3d Leisure has put the current lockdown to good use, by stepping in to help schools with their PE provision. As its fitness instructors, aren't ... More

Fitness instructors, personal trainers, coaches and other self-employed physical activity workers in Wales are being given extra financial support through Sport Wales. The grassroots sports ... More

Resistance training is just as beneficial for men and women over the age of 50, a new study has found. Research by the University of ... More

A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding. Coa is ... More

Digital fitness brand Fiit has secured a groundbreaking deal with satellite TV giant, Sky, to make its virtual workout platform available through the subscription-based Sky ... More

Luxury wellness destination, The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, has unveiled new programmes to answer guests’ physical and emotional needs in a COVID-19 era, at ... More

CBD-infused skincare line, Color Up has announced a new CBD training course and scholarship programme. The company has added to its existing catalogue of CBD ... More

A free-to-access training platform has launched to help the sport and fitness workforce confidently return to work, as lockdown measures are eased. The £250,000 ReActivate ... More

High-end fitness operator Equinox will not rush to reopen its clubs and studios, even if given permission by authorities to do so, according to executive ... More

1Rebel, the London-based boutique studio operator, has announced a new initiative to help support its freelance instructors through the current period of COVID-19 uncertainty. Speaking ... More

The US government has passed a motion that will see gig workers, independent contractors and the self-employed qualify for financial assistance during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) ... More

ClassPass will begin offering its partners the opportunity to live-stream classes through its app and website. The fitness subscription platform will make the service available ... More

Collecting and analysing data is paramount for any health club wanting to its improve service quality and retention, according to José Teixeira, head of customer ... More

Fitness operators who recognise and reward their best instructors are more likely to retain customers, build brand loyalty and see improvements in their financial results. ... 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

Digital health giant Lifesum has signed a partnership deal with non-dance HIIT programme Strong by Zumba. As a result, Strong by Zumba will become a ... More

Awarding organisation Active IQ has launched a Level 2 Award focusing in mental health – one of the first of its kind for the physical ... More

Vichy Célestins Spa Hotel Casablanca has recently added a multifunctional wellness clinic to its leisure facilities. The new centre features a 3,200sq m medical spa ... More

This year's National Fitness Day will kick off with a mass dance workout in the heart of London, led by Dame Darcey Bussell. The legendary ... More

New York-based boutique cycling studio operator SoulCycle has joined forces with its parent company Equinox to create a talent management agency, aiming to help turn ... More