We must base research on biological rather than chronological age if we are to accurately measure the impact of exercise, says Liz Terry

David Langridge applauds YouTube for restricting access to toxic fitness content for teenagers. Eric Durak says operators must gear up to welcome GLP-1 users

The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future

WellnessSpace Brands is launching new products for health club operators to enable the delivery of enhanced wellness and recovery solutions

Research from Stanford shows ageing is non-linear, peaking at 44 and 60

The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business

The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space

Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will partner with heart rate data app, G Beat, to add functionality to its wellness platform.

German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising a supplement, app and biological age test.

Research from the University of Turku finds half an hour of exercise increases levels of tumour-killing blood cells

Dr Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health says the time is ripe for the sector to step up and work alongside health professionals in prevention and cure for MSK issues, post-surgical rehab, Long COVID and those in treatment for cancer

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

Wearable technology pioneer, Ultrahuman, has launched a smart ring able to detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.

We talk to the founder of Sähëlï Hub about her journey to providing health and wellness services across deprived communities in Birmingham

Steph Eaves looks at training products designed to encourge the development of powerful balancing skills

Prevention is moving into the mainstream, as tech and health companies begin to appreciate the scale of the opportunity, says Liz Terry

Sally-Ann Turner says operators can partner with clinics to deliver weight loss drugs, while Joseph Rham reveals GLL is supporting a cancer intervention

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

Dr Cedric Bryant considers how the industry can best use language to broaden its reach

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

We talk to the founder of Hotworx about bringing holistic workouts to the infra-red sauna environment, and his plans to expand the concept globally

With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes

Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

The growing use of weight loss drugs is creating a perfect storm for the sector, presenting opportunities and threats. Now is the time to act, says Liz Terry

New research from a collaboration of US university scientists shows major differences in the way men and women utilise fat stores during exercise

Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members

As the UK health sector struggles with demand, health clubs are now stepping in to offer medical service support