China’s fitness market is increasingly attractive to investors says Deloitte

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

Goji’s virus-killing air purification system is the future of air purification for gyms, says Greg Whyte

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

The CEO of Pure Group talks about beating Hong Kong’s COVID cluster

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Hussle’s announces the launch of its new Membership Conversion Service

Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel bans, which threatened a long tradition of its video Masterclasses featuring a global line up of instructors and presenters.

Tad Chapman from Active IQ argues that operators should take a fresh look at apprenticeships and their power to drive recovery

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

The industry is eagerly awaiting the reopening of health clubs and leisure centres in another year affected by COVID-19, where the only thing that’s been certain is uncertainty.

A new digital fitness platform provides the social aspect of a boutique studio at home.

A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and physical activity – and how those changes are likely to be permanent when it comes to the consumption of goods and digital services.

Gympass has been busy innovating and forging powerful partnerships. We find out more

COVID-19 has a disproportionate impact on young diabetics

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

Norwegian gym chain EVO fitness is performing well, despite the pandemic. Its CEO shares the company’s strategies and growth plans

Move Consulting’s director on the challenges and opportunities for operators looking to appeal to a diverse membership

Uniting the Movement is a 10-year vision to use sport and activity to transform lives. Sport England’s CEO tells us what makes it so exciting

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit

Despite the pandemic, BPL has pushed on with ambitious rebranding plans. We speak to its head of corporate fitness