Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about a healthier nation

Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights

The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

Vitality and RAND Europe have carried out a global study revealing that increased physical activity can benefit not only individuals but also businesses and global economies. Andre Nepgen shares the insights

HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance

Fitness software firm Transaction Services Group (TSG) is looking to expand its reach into the boutique sector following its acquisition of TrueCoach, a software company specialising in the personal trainer (PT) sector.

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

The coronavirus pandemic is presenting the global fitness industry with unprecedented challenges, but also highlighting the fundamental importance of health and wellbeing, says Helen Patenall, HCM Handbook editor

Gym management software provider Glofox has launched a new digital platform, enabling gyms and health clubs to deliver live streaming and premium on-demand content.

Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities

Melissa Rodriguez presents key stats and analysis from 2019 IHRSA Global Report into the worldwide health and fitness sector. The report will stand as a benchmark for the recovery of the industry post COVID-19

Independent operators are driving creativity in the delivery of a wide range of vibrant fitness businesses. We look at some of the best, from those catering for members with elite sporting backgrounds to inventive gym spaces

Finlay Macdonald from Les Mills explores how to make the most of your finest group exercise instructors. Armed with enough influence to positively boost membership numbers, it’s vital to reward, train and value your best in class

What were we expecting for the industry in 2020 before the pandemic struck? According to our panel of experts, membership packages for Gen Z are ripe for a rethink, and savvy employers should be thinking about putting in place bespoke digital tools for staff wellbeing

Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200 operator partners access to more than 500 workouts from 18 content providers – including Zumba and Gaiam.

Fitness technology business, Myzone is reporting strong takeup for its new Global MEPs Challenge.

Fitbit has launched its latest wearable – the Charge 4 tracker – offering a number of features which will be useful for people looking to stay active while gyms remain closed.

Funxtion has created an immersive group exercise concept

The COVID-19 emergency has accelerated the adoption of fitness technology by a decade

The founder and CEO of Fun With Balls on keeping people addicted to fitness

The coronavirus pandemic has seen the fitness industry pivot to digital. We look at the longer-term implications

A new smart mask from Unlimitech will capture performance data

Sony’s Henrik Bengtsson explains the company’s collaboration with Precor on an innovative new product

This live-streaming platform brings boutique classes into people’s homes. We talk to its founder and CEO

Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) of the world’s health and fitness clubs are currently closed either by decree or voluntary arrangement.

Supplier Matrix Fitness latest collaboration with Long Stratton Leisure Centre, run by South Norfolk Council

A study by Decathlon has found that couples who train together stay together

Unlimitech, a tech startup linked to University of Cambdrige, is looking to bring to market a face mask capable of recording and tracking the user's exercise data.

Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM starts a debate about the safest way to stretch, with a response from Flexology

Tara Dillon and Mark Gannon on combining REPs and the CIMSPA Exercise and Fitness Directory