Founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, says it’s time to stop romanticising about a return to pre-COVID times and get ChatGPT to write a new playbook

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

Martyn Allison tells it like it is. Local authorities are cash-strapped and a change of government is unlikely to make a difference. He says it’s time to stop asking for more money and instead show what we can do

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

There is evidence to show that the way we speak to ourselves has an impact on our behaviour and physical health. Could encouraging self-compassion and positive self-talk help members to achieve their goals?

Recent research by Nuffield Health and Sport England shows women are less active than men. Kath Hudson looks at some of the work underway to close the enjoyment gap

Parkinson’s is a devastating illness for which there is currently no cure. However, a pilot study has shown that HIIT training can reverse the neurodegeneration the disease causes

Director at Active Insight, Mike Hill, reports on the seven core findings from the Customer Service Survey which collected data from 184 local authorities

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and offers more personalisation than ever before.

New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental health often suffers.

Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances.

It’s time to break the taboo about pelvic health, which affects the health of men and women of all ages

Circadian Trust's Ian Jones talks about delivering against climate ambitions while an attempted suicide by one of his team has seen Kevin Teixiera making a commitment to supporting the mental health of members and staff

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations

A consumer insight service from Savanta and trade body UK Active will support the sector to adopt more customer-centric practices, says Liz Terry

A move from Brimhams Active to Miova will see Tweedie tackling consultancy

Research by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga has powerful effects on memory in women who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

AI has the power to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be taught to understand the stages of motivation, as Jody Heckel reports

Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet

Offering people rewards can help motivate them to exercise more, according to new research, as Kath Hudson reports

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out an effective system where everyone feels included

Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome

The founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting talks to HCM about supporting people who’ve experienced trauma to move past it

Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation

Appointed president of Xponential Fitness in 2021 at the age of 34, Luna talks about life and the industry experiences that have helped to shape her and her career

A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport

Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health