Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate, a new animated series of five minute workouts for kids.

A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative

The UK’s government spending review was underwhelming. Now we’re counting down to see if the NHS 10-year Health Plan will deliver for the sector, says Liz Terry

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

Active Insight’s Julie Allen talks us through the results of the UK’s Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey.

A clinic offering longevity medicine and health optimisation packages, Humanaut Health, will launch its first franchise in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, US, in July – following the success of its flagship centre in Austin Texas that launched in October last year.

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick, gives his view on what the industry should be focusing moving forwards, in order to meet the wants and needs of consumers.

CEO of Trouble Global and industry provocateur, Emma Barry, gives her annual review of the current – somewhat contradictory – trends and gives advice to operators about how to futureproof their businesses.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating withWhoop to enhance its Leaders Performance Programmes, designed to help high-achieving guests achieve their full mental and physical potential.

Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has been appointed chief longevity officer for luxury hospitality concept, The Estate.

A game changing report from NHS England could transform the fitness sector, says Liz Terry

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

We’ve waited too long for governments to understand and support us, it’s time for the sector to set its own course and innovate to make an impact says Liz Terry

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it