PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across its UK estate.

The CEO of Les Mills talks about partnering with Hyrox and the possibilities this ‘mass participation sport’ opens up for the industry

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

As the sober curious movement grows, how can health clubs best support members wanting to make this shift?

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement

We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton

Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

The latest Apple Watch upgrade, watchOS 26, focuses on supporting users to be active with personalised, spoken motivation during workouts.

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 former president of Xponential and founder of Club Pilates is back with Pilates Addiction and focused on rapid growth, as she explains to Kath Hudson

With the right strategy and innovation, the cycling studio can be the most profitable space in your club, say Phillip and Jackie Mills

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

Mindbody, which also owns Booker and Classpass has revealed a new parent brand for the three companies – Playlist – while stressing that each Playlist business will continue to operate as it does today, with no changes to its products or services.

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.

Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) are joining forces to introduce an audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation and better sleep.

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

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

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

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

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

Aimi, which delivers personalised, immersive audio experiences for health clubs through AI- generated music, has released Aimi Player Pro and Aimi Live Stream.

The joint CEO of RSG Group tells Kath Hudson that a big move early on in his career prepared him to step up to the role on the death of Rainer Schaller

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the Les Mills Live 2024 World Tour.

The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses