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

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

On-demand fitness streaming platform iFit has introduced a new programme of interactive body and mind workouts, designed to "expand the definition" of exercise.

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on strategy, product and programming development.

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

Matrix Fitness is launching a new three-tiered cardio range to provide total versatility, explains MD Matt Pengelly

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more

Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry

Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study

NonStop Gym in Switzerland has teamed up with Funxtion to create its member training app

Hamilton City Council in New Zealand is putting play at the heart of an ambitious strategy to get residents active

Founders of The Well on helping women thrive, plus cover star Jessica Ennis-Hill launches Cyclemapping

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

What does the UK government’s Fit Miles Programme mean for the industry? We explore the issues and opportunities surrounding this £100m initiative

Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill has introduced a new wellness app, developed to help women create an exercise regime based on their natural period cycle.

With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.

At-home fitness giant Peloton said it is "troubled" by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warning consumers to stop using the Peloton Tread+ equipment.

At-home fitness startup Tempo is believed to be in the latter stages of finalising a US$100m cash injection from Japanese holding company SoftBank.

A new at-home fitness app will enable friends, communities, and coaches to remotely work out together using live video links.

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Fit children do better in cognitive tests

The industry is entering a critical phase, based on trust, says Liz Terry

In spite of the boom in home workouts, research indicates consumers can’t wait to get back to the gym, with digital acting as a funnel for new members, says Phillip Mills

Boom Cycle and Kobox CEOs, Robert and Hilary Rowland and Joe Cohen are building a new boutique super group with David Lloyd as chair. Liz Terry reports

New tax law, IR35, is changing the way employers treat tax and national insurance payments for freelance staff such as PTs, explains Abi Harris

Policing the gym floor to ensure everyone is adhering to COVID-secure behaviour will be vital to success on reopening, says Paul Roberts, CEO of MyCustomerLens

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager