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

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

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

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

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

The CEO of BeyondActiv explains plans for the global expansion of the company’s fitness industry events

The CEO of Midtown Athletics Club talks about how the timings of a major funding round and COVID threatened the existence of his family-founded company

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

Snap Fitness is seeking a new investor to help achieve its goal of 35 per cent growth by 2028. We talk to the CEO of Lift Brands, to find out more

Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

EGYM, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK.

The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health of the nation, but failed to find the investment needed to drive change or boost the prevention agenda.

Skipping equipment services costs fitness operators in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why such management is essential

Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts

As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome

The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Clawson will take on the new role of general manager gymtech at EGYM in mid-February and Barker will serve as a strategic advisor.

With pressure on medical services at an all time high, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is calling for investment in disease prevention – treating people when they are asymptomatic.

TikTok, has launched into the fitness market with a new hub called #TikTokFitness and a supporting consumer marketing push.

The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

Small group training is popular for its energy, but must evolve to retain popularity, says the director of training at Matrix Fitness