The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs

Sport England has launched its own on-demand fitness platform, with the hope of inspiring teenage girls to get active through digital physical education (PE) lessons.

The CEO of Withings says the company is improving the way patients and doctors monitor and understand health

New tech uses advanced machine learning to monitor patients’ mental health between visits to their health professional

Industrial designer Nick Chubb discusses the key factors to consider when designing a new product

The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator

Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry

The CEO of Third Space talks about the company’s recent deal with KSL and plans for growth

Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

One legacy of the pandemic is the extra support the nation now needs to get healthy, as well as rehabilitation support for long COVID sufferers. Kate Cracknell looks at the early response from the industry with some of the programmes underway

A round-up of some of the most illuminating research into how being inactive impacts Covid outcomes and how physical activity boosts the immune response

The founder and CEO of Urban Health Club tells of his desire to create something new and beautiful that also improves people’s health

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. The co-founder explains how it can make people addicted to fitness

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

The manager of SportCity’s first wellness club tells how adding holistic elements has attracted a different demographic

Letters from Dr Bunmi Aboaba, David Monkhouse and Alastair Lomax

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

Actor Mark Wahlberg has officially joined Power Plate as an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems and brand ambassador for the product. He will also consult on strategy, product and programming development.

Lack of exercise is a major cause of death from COVID-19, finds a new study

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more

Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

Fitness tech firm Therabody has expanded into a new area of wellness with the launch of a new compression recovery device.

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

Real estate group Blitzlake is investing in its Studio Three boutique concept explains the CEO

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

Babywearing workouts help new mothers regain strength and confidence, says the founder of Carifit