The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health has identified an ‘alarming and ‘dangerous’ mental health crisis. The sector must act, says Liz Terry

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

At the heart of the Sydney Swans new headquarters in Australia is an elite player-focused training facility by strength equipment specialist BLK BOX

Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health

Snap Fitness is seeking a new investor to help achieve its goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028. We talk to the CEO of Lift Brands, to find out more

The CEO of BeyondActiv explains plans for the global expansion of the company’s fitness industry events

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome

The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity

Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows

The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity

The first female CEO and president of IHRSA shares her plans to reimagine the association with Kath Hudson

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

The co-founders of Studio Society talk about taking immersive fitness global and how their new CoverMe app is connecting group-ex instructors to work

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

In a society where plastic surgery is increasingly mainstream, some women are having breast reduction to enhance their ability to exercise. New research looks at the impact

The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City

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

Steph Eaves checks out the latest indoor cycling innovations designed to keep people pedalling

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

The Heartcore founder talks about the evolution of her brand, expansion without VC backing and her global ambitions for growth

New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes

Bigscreen’s new VR headset, which it claims is the world’s smallest, could have an impact on the way people experience VR fitness.

Kymira infrared technology-enabled sportswear uses Celliant’s textiles, which contain thermo- reactive minerals and trace elements. These are either embedded into the yarn or applied directly to the fabric, enabling body heat to be transformed into infrared energy.

Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia and New Zealand) on a Workout Like Creed fitness campaign based around the upcoming cinema release of fight movie Creed III.