New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March.

How can the sector best attract and engage with the tech-savvy Gen Alpha?

Operators risk a fine if they don’t comply with new laws on membership payments

The former CEO of Planet Fitness talks about his investment in Brazilian fitness franchise, Panobianco Academia

Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports

Pelvic floor training is gaining in popularity, with self-operating pelvic chairs providing an additional source of income for clubs

It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry

Sport England releases the latest Active Lives Children and Young People Report for 24-25, as Kath Hudson reports

Wearables brand, Amazfit, has newly launched the Active Max smartwatch, which tracks more than 160 sports and activities, offers AI-powered training plans and analytics to track progress.

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.

Strength training is evolving, with new AI-powered ecosystems from Technogym leading the way

Charitable social enterprise, GLL has launched an enhanced digital health and wellbeing platform on its Better_uk App, called Live Better.

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

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

Les Mills and UK Active partner to publish the first industry report on GLP-1 drugs and muscle mass

The world of strength training is moving at a rapid pace, driven by consumer demand. Leading suppliers tell Julie Cramer about their latest equipment launches

The founder of Fitness Worx on bringing the personal transformation model to the wider community

Investment in EGYM’s Open Mode is driving member engagement at Active Blackpool, as Chris Rushton explains

Snow is an engaging and holistic way to cool down after exercise

The entrepreneur and founder of the Urban Gym Group tells Kath Hudson how personal loss inspired her to open Europe’s first wellbeing club

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

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

How can clubs best serve Gen Alpha? Vicci Wells shares insights from the Youth Sport Trust study

New laws around membership sales in the UK will mean operators need to rethink priorities, says Liz Terry

Everlast Gyms is accelerating innovation to elevate its sites to new levels in partnership with Core Health and Fitness