We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

With female menstrual cycles having such an impact on exercise outcomes, is it time for the industry to recognise this, get more comfortable with the conversation and develop more expertise to guide and support women? We ask the experts

With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout, designed by programme directors, Rachael Newsham and Dan Cohen, for the new Quest 3 headset from Meta.

Schloss Roxburghe, the luxury five-star resort in the Scottish borders, has chosen Technogym to enhance its wellness offering with a new gym and fitness suite

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains

The co-founder of SoulCycle and Flywheel tells Kath Hudson how she’s found new direction through dealing with adversity

Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".

US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

PSLT is working with Rise Fitness to deliver the kit for the roll-out of its new gym chain

Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market as Peloton for Business, which it says will offer "a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise clients".

As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

Why pay for a membership and not use it? A joint investigation by HCM and Active Insights explores a question that has never been answered, as Julie Allen reports

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

The president and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands tells Kate Cracknell the company is aiming to get to 10,000 locations in the next five years

Freeletics has released a new feature designed to help users track their progress, visualise their fitness status and encourage training consistency.

The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.

HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2023 edition. While energy prices and the cost of living continue to make trading tough, we’re confident the fitness industry will keep adding value to members’ lives.

As the fitness industry moves closer to the healthcare sector, Lyndsey Barrett and Andrew Chapman argue an overhaul is needed in the language used to make sure it’s inclusive.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.