Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

The industry has a role to play in helping young people with positive phone use

Europe Active’s Kai Troll gives a briefing on an EU obesity initiative and Paul Batman calls for a new focus on achievable exercise

As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play

Public sector leisure and physical activity services in the UK are increasingly being customised to local needs via place-based initiatives, we talk to those driving change

The UK’s government spending review was underwhelming. Now we’re counting down to see if the NHS 10-year Health Plan will deliver for the sector, says Liz Terry

The event director for Elevate talks to HCM about launching the first B2B event for health and wellness in India

Dr Natalie Grinvalds talks through her research into co-locating facilities.

For many people the relentlessness of the hustle culture is costing our happiness. Tim Jack Adams, founder of wellbeing consultancy GreenX7, says most of his clients comment on experiencing a lack of sleep and a lack of fun. He says play isn’t just frivolous, it’s essential, especially with mental illness on the rise.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

The MD of Spain’s Synergym, talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s strategies for organic growth and how he’s hitting 50 per cent EBITDA

Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development

New health club brand, V London, is bringing holistic luxury to London’s Mayfair in collaboration with Technogym

Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

Samsung UK’s new health suite is offering next-level employee wellness in partnership with Technogym

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

Toronto boutique operator, Sweat and Tonic, has announced the launch of a new reformer Pilates brand, Reformd, which will be the world’s highest capacity Lagree method studio.

The University of Bath has elevated its world-class sports facilities with a powerful Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade

Angela Brown explains Freedom Leisure’s decarbonisation commitments and Tash Fleming is delivering swimming for people with disabilities through WeSwim

Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact