Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson, welcomes you to the 2026-2027 edition.

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

New insights show the health and fitness market growing strongly across Europe, says Liz Terry

Xplor Technologies has merged with Clubessential Holdings to create a global business with a new brand and visual identity, but still known as Xplor Technologies.

The former UK Active CEO tells of the surprising lessons that came from having to pull the plug on a UK launch

The MD of Everlast Gyms talks to Kath Hudson about the brand's investment in a premium club concept and latest partnerships

How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

The president of Club Pilates outlines plans for expansion and explains the launch of the athletic-based Circuit concept

With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry

Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.

The last year has been defined by wellness and health interventions, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Enjoy HCM’s conversations with entrepreneurs

With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports

Gen Alpha, and Chinese and Indian imports were talking points at this year’s W3Fit, held in Spain

Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house

PSLT, the exclusive UK distributor of DHZ, is helping gyms upgrade with high-performing, stylish and reliable strength and functional equipment

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report