Industrial designer Nick Chubb discusses the key factors to consider when designing a new product

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator

Hyperice is using its recent acquisition of mental wellness company Core to create a new brand identity that will position it as a holistic, high-performance wellness brand.

Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

Many around the world have taken up running during lockdowns. Kath Hudson asks how gym operators can harness this enthusiasm when customers return to their health clubs and studios

The Gym Group and its hybrid partner, Fiit, have taken their relationship to a new level with the opening of in-gym Fiit Pods and Studios. HCM finds out more from Dan Shellard and Barney Harrison

There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques

Boutique chain Barry's has entered the digital fitness market with Barry's X, offering community-driven workout experiences.

TRX has launched a redeveloped version of its TRX Core digital platform, designed to help fitness professionals and personal trainers (PT) run their businesses better.

At LEDSnaps, we’re acutely aware of the financial strain government lockdowns have put on our industry and how important it is to get new and existing members back into the gym.

Post exercise passive heating has been proven to be an effective way of building endurance, according to research from the American College of Exercise. Senior project manager, Daniel Green, explains

For this unprecedented year, we asked a stellar line up of industry big hitters, from around the globe, to give their thoughts on how COVID has shaped the health and fitness industry and where we go from here

“A great atmosphere is just as important to the fitness journey as the right workout routine, says LEDSnaps’ CEO, Ian Kirby

Rigs have been central to gyms for years. Suppliers tell how they’re evolving to meet changing needs

Six months on from the launch of its Kickstart programme, The Gym Group is hiring the majority of trainees in the first cohort

Katie Lewis on workplace mental health and Alan Cooper on Retrain

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

The pandemic has led to an increase in the popularity of bite-sized workouts that can be fit in between Zoom calls. But will this trend endure?

The industry veteran talks about battling through the pandemic to launch his new brand, GSquared

Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

HCM rounds up the latest flooring news from across the sector, with contributions from TVS, Pavigym, Paviflex and Physical Company

Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses

The CEO of the Bricks Group talks about growing a portfolio of wellness offerings and launching a new gym chain in the UK

Hussle has secured a deal to become the selected fitness partner of digital banking app Revolut.

Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been more important.

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

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