There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

What pricing lessons can the industry learn from travel and hospitality and how can it best apply these?

Lead Lake Nona, a company that sources, funds and drives the growth of early-stage sports and health tech startups globally, has signed a partnership with US NBA franchise, Orlando Magic, that will see the two organisations work together to develop sports and health tech solutions.

Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery

A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value

The founders of Soul Cycle have revealed their new business. Called Peoplehood and three years in the making the venture focuses on emotional health

The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max of an individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports lab test.

The industry must decarbonise now to significantly reduce its energy bills and show leadership, says Liz Terry

ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown

The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training

Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from its annual survey.

The right software can transform both health club operations and the customer journey, as Steph Eaves discovers

We hear from Ian Fytche on the power of active lifestyles, Mel Spooner who’s championing exercise for cancer recovery and Marc Jones who’s cautious about staffless gyms

UK Active’s Digital Futures initiative is reaping significant rewards for operators

Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He joined eight other winners in the health and beauty section, which includes the fitness industry.

The co-founder of Precision Health Gyms is bringing full-body, laboratory-grade testing into the health club sector

Members of Parliament in the UK and their teams are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK Active and Myzone between 2 and 30 November.

More than 5,000 exercisers turned out for Les Mills Live London recently, making it one of the largest group exercise events ever staged.

Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies

The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage

The CEO of Body Action Gym in South Africa dabbled in the sector with a small corporate gym before getting the fitness bug and going large. Now he’s building a six-star health club chain and taking on some major competitors

Paris-based Kinomap, an interactive training app for indoor cycling, running, and rowing, has acquired Outside Interactive, a video simulation tech company for cardio equipment.

Two of Peloton’s co-founders, John Foley and Hisao Kushi, executive chair and chief legal officer respectively, have resigned.

Researchers at Harvard found that the optimum level of exercise is between 150 to 600 minutes per week, but with a ceiling on impact

A new study by People Management Insights and Gympass looked at ways to deliver corporate wellbeing programmes by moving beyond a work-first approach

David Minton shares his take on the major health challenges facing the US and how the fitness industry can step up to deliver solutions