This month’s letters address mental health support via clubs and how exercise access can take pressure off healthcare

UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers

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

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

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

Recent research from the University of Sydney has found that walking 9,000 steps a day can significantly reduce mortality and CVD risk, even if the rest of the time is sedentary

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?

McKinsey’s Future of Wellness Survey showed that global consumer interest in wellbeing is still building. Among other things, there’s consumer appetite for sleep, sexual health, health testing and weight loss products

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?

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

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

From member payments to virtual classes, the latest software integrations can take health and fitness operations to the next level. Providers tells us about their most in-demand offerings

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

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

The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls

As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training

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

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.

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children

Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.

Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership

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

The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

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