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

The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.

Challenging trading conditions look set to give public sector leisure provision a shake up. Martyn Allison looks back at how trying times have impacted the public sector previously and talks us through the way things could pan out as councils rethink their priorities and sport and leisure pivots towards health and wellbeing.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

David Minton reports on how to make the industry welcoming to the trans community, and talks to Ryan Lanji who has created a burgeoning scene in London which grew out of lockdown sessions.

Pulse Fitness has brought fitness back to the heart of the community with the relaunch of Killamarsh Active

Research shows that doing YOCAS yoga can help prevent cancer relapse

Despite challenging market conditions, people in Europe are flooding back to their health clubs, says Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte Germany

The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years

The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves

Myzone has launched a new premium suite of services, offering fitness operators three new elements which utilise its heart-rate tracking tech – MZ-Club, MZ-Together and MZ-On Demand.

Hybrid Fitness used Safe Space Lockers to deliver changing rooms that are fundamental to the brand rollout

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

Block Gym has partnered with Matrix Fitness to launch a new workout experience at Royal William Yard

Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO, Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure

The co-founder of Superyacht Fitness talks about the moment he discovered a gap in the market for high-end gyms at sea

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

During the pandemic, people invested in home workout equipment and virtual training subscriptions to stay fit. Skip to the present day, and many people want to maintain their healthy lifestyles without returning to the gym or studio.

The new Sprint 8 programme from Matrix Fitness gives real and tangible results, says Steve Barrett

The much-loved tennis star is building his Rafa Nadal Academy brand, combining education with training, fitness and sport, with the most recent opening in Kuwait