David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

Founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, says it’s time to stop romanticising about a return to pre-COVID times and get ChatGPT to write a new playbook

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?

Martyn Allison tells it like it is. Local authorities are cash-strapped and a change of government is unlikely to make a difference. He says it’s time to stop asking for more money and instead show what we can do

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

The Bobby Moore Sports Hub is setting new standards in sustainable design

A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport

As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out an effective system where everyone feels included

Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome

The founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting talks to HCM about supporting people who’ve experienced trauma to move past it

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

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

Circadian Trust's Ian Jones talks about delivering against climate ambitions while an attempted suicide by one of his team has seen Kevin Teixiera making a commitment to supporting the mental health of members and staff

A move from Brimhams Active to Miova will see Tweedie tackling consultancy

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations

It’s time to break the taboo about pelvic health, which affects the health of men and women of all ages

Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

The MD of leisure, health and wellbeing at Places Leisure talks about the opportunities she sees in a post-COVID world

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

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

The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls

The Elevate trade show and conference will be held at London’s Excel centre in June, with a fresh look for 2024. HCM takes a look

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 European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question