With consumers telling us their main motivation for joining a health club is to improve their mental health, the stage is set for a new phase in the development of the industry, says Liz Terry

The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy

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

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

Global digital fitness and engagement platform, Fitness On Demand has teamed up with world- leading workout creator, Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness solution.

The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data of their employees to be used for attendance checks and the resulting salary payments.

Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end club this April, in Marlow UK.

How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts

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

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

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

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.

Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share their vast training knowledge with multisport enthusiasts.

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.

Creating great fitness spaces requires product knowledge, inspiration and an understanding of the psychology of exercise. We ask the experts about their creative process

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

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation

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

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil Smith, to create an app targeted directly at men. Mettle is designed to promote sleep, help people manage stress and improve mental focus.

Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows

Rob Cunningham, director of leisure at BH Live, explains the positive impact Orbit4 is having on the organisation

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with XN Leisure Management Software.

The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.

Cheriee Wales reports from the recent Fitronics and Proinsight ConnectCX conference and CoursePro Summit

Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows

LFX customisable experiences are the next step in the evolution of the Life Fitness functional training offering