Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray

Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators

The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club

Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house

Chris Hull explains how well-designed storage not only frees up valuable gym space, but also creates a premium feel and can become part of a club’s functional kit

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Former NHS leader, Jane Ollis, has launched an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator to address the stress and burnout problem she witnessed during her medical career.

FitnessGenes has launched a crowdfunder campaign via Europe Republic, with the aim of raising investment to further its preventative health mission.

South Africa-born Terence talks about his journey to teaching meditation and mindfulness after suffering two cardiac arrests

A new report from the Health and Fitness Association in collaboration with Deloitte India shows the exciting potential of the Indian Fitness market

The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030

The COO of Extraordinary Brands on recent acquisitions, supporting franchisees and expanding the company’s fitness portfolio

A hospital redevelopment in the UK is set to create an age-friendly wellness neighbourhood designed to support people as they get older and serve as a benchmark in the UK.

A study has found indoor cycling improves hip osteoarthritis

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play

A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative

Gyms are becoming essential to employee benefit strategies, says Epassi, an expert in employee wellbeing schemes

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

The huge popularity of strength and resistance training is driving change on the gym floor. Julie Cramer asks leading suppliers what innovations they’re bringing to market

Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.

CEO of Trouble Global and industry provocateur, Emma Barry, gives her annual review of the current – somewhat contradictory – trends and gives advice to operators about how to futureproof their businesses.

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade

Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany