Jak Phillips shares highlights from the Les Mills 2021 Global Fitness Report which identifies seven key trends which will shape the way workouts develop going forward

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

Our industry has a crucial role to play in supporting those with mental health issues and challenges, writes IHRSA president and CEO Liz Clark

The energy market is complex and fast moving. The industry needs to unite to find smart ways to keep costs under control

The body composition specialists are showing no signs of slowing down, with new leadership and launches for 2022

The co-founder of W3 Fit on the return of live industry events, and why they’re key to growing business relationships

Ready to revolutionise your indoor cycling offer? Today’s bikes offer smarter, more advanced features than ever before

HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel

We talk to Rob Waldron and Eddie Swinnen about how APAC’s Fitness and Lifestyle Group is investing in tech innovation across the business

David Minton presents the findings of LeisureDB’s State of the Fitness Industry Report 2022

The CEO of Women in Sport talks about Big Sister, a new programme that’s working to overcome period poverty and support more adolescent girls to get and stay active

Caterpillar, a new app that rewards healthy actions with redeemable points at entertainment and fitness outlets, will launch a pilot scheme on 6 June.

Capitalising on Schwinn’s decades of experience and iconic leadership in commercial indoor cycling, Core Health & Fitness announces the arrival of its next generation of indoor cycling bikes – Schwinn X and Z.

Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched its first product, the Ness Rewards app, with longer-term plans to deliver health insurance in the US via its credit cards.

DLL is pushing back against social media ‘fitfluencers’ says Andrea Dearden

Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?

F45’s new chief of athletics on developing exclusive new workouts for the brand

Karsten Hollasch reports on the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report from Deloitte and Europe Active

We go behind the scenes of the biggest ever collaboration on COVID safety data. Lizzie Broughton tells the story

HCM celebrated 300 issues last month. We share our postbag of verdicts from our readers

The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active

Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based technology company which invests in innovative technology organisations.

Core Health & Fitness, has acquired Digital fitness content provider Wexer Holding, for an undisclosed sum.

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

How do you create fitness spaces that keep customers coming back for more? Designers and suppliers share their secret design sauce

HCM is celebrating 300 issues this month and reflecting on the journey so far, says Liz Terry

The UK health club sector could grow to engage up to 35 per cent of the population, according to a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones

Europe Active has reinvented itself over the pandemic, rallying the sector, progressing the public health agenda, and opening itself up to global collaboration. Its CEO talks to Kate Cracknell