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Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers across the health, fitness and wellness markets. The event – ... More

One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned Californian governor – Arnold Schwarzenegger, is actively building an online ... More

Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds to the network of its existing owned clubs in New ... More

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 ... More

US-based health, fitness and racquets club operator, Life Time, has opened a residential wellness resort in Green Valley, Las Vegas Branded Life Time Living, the ... More

Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their predictions following two years of pandemic upheaval. By combining research ... More

Wearable technology, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022. The annual ACSM’s Health ... More

A new study has suggested that strength training can result in people losing around a similar amount of body fat as they do when undertaking ... More

Nearly half (49 per cent) of health club members in the US who've cancelled their membership since the pandemic began are eager to rejoin their ... More

Hotel operator The Lux Collective has opened the doors to Lux* Chongzuo, Guangxi Resort & Villas, in Daxin county, southern China. Surrounded by lush tropical ... More

Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and Thomas Juul-Hansen have designed a $300m (€270m, £230m) apartment tower for Bangkok, Thailand, that will boast 2,500sq m (27,000sq ft) ... More

The number of UK adults classed as physically active has increased by 1 million in the past four years. Latest figures from Sport England's Active ... More

Older people who have never taken part in sustained exercise programmes have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly trained master athletes of ... More

Retro Fitness has appointed Andrew Alfano – a former senior vice president at coffee house giant Starbucks – as its chief executive. Alfano joins the low-cost ... More

A record 62.6 per cent of the adult population are now classed as physically active, according to the latest figures from Sport England's Active Lives ... More

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected ... More

A study has suggested that lifting weights could be healthier for the heart than going for a run or a walk. Research at St. George's ... More

Thai wellness destination Chiva-Som reopened on 1 November after a six-month closure to complete the third of four stages of the resort’s first major renovation ... More

Fitness operators looking to improve their member retention should focus on recruiting "knowledgeable, friendly instructors". One in five (20 per cent) people who exercise regularly ... More

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is predicted to be the leading exercise trend next year, taking top spot from wearable technology, according to the latest survey ... More

Kickboxing-themed gym operator 9Round has opened its 500th location in Orlando, Florida, US. The franchise-based business has expanded rapidly since its launch nine years ago ... More

The 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) Ame Spa & Wellness Collective has opened its doors at Turnberry Isle Miami, setting a new standard in immersive spa ... More

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi in Malaysia, due to open in July 2017, has released details of its spa to Spa Opportunities. On top of a range ... More

Indian architecture firm Studio Ardete have pledged to “break the stereotypes surrounding the design of fitness spaces” in the country after unveiling a gym which ... More

Americans and Europeans still struggle to grasp basic personal health and fitness concepts – despite increased efforts to provide public health education through government-led campaigns. ... More