The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their part in accelerating the science behind biomedical interventions that affect the ageing process and improve health outcomes.

Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves

Everything you need to know about the HCM Summit 2024, including click-to-play links to all the speaker presentations on-demand

Health club software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form of Nordic Capital in May – has revealed a refreshed board of directors.

German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising a supplement, app and biological age test.

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as its Platinum Partner for the next three years.

The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering

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

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

According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in 2024, the market for wellness is being driven by consumers taking more control of their health.

A new integration between Xplor Gym and Technogym’s Mywellness CRM powers highly personalised member experiences

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

Clive Ormerod and Aimee Arana explain the shared purpose behind the new partnership between Les Mills and Adidas to inspire more consumers to exercise

Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done

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

From a boom in VR to deeper client personalisation, Lauren McAlister takes a look at trends the industry can expect to see accelerating as we head into 2023

As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?

Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, reveals new research highlighting the need for a more effective approach to fitness and ageing

Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their predictions following two years of pandemic upheaval.

Connected performance wearable company Whoop has launched Whoop Unite for businesses.

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

A new report shows how the pandemic is shifting consumer behaviours in fitness, sport and physical activity – and how those changes are likely to be permanent when it comes to the consumption of goods and digital services.

A recent report analysed the backgrounds of more than 300 fitness tech executives

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills