News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

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

Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts – will make its debut in Santa Monica in January, with plans for rapid expansion via franchising.

The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business

What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

Gymnation has carried out a six-month study which shows the power of connecting with members digitally and celebrating their achievements.

Third Space, operator of premium health clubs in London, has been setting the standard for luxury fitness and wellness since its launch in 2001.

Sally-Ann Turner says operators can partner with clinics to deliver weight loss drugs, while Joseph Rham reveals GLL is supporting a cancer intervention

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit

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

With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes

Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience

As the UK health sector struggles with demand, health clubs are now stepping in to offer medical service support

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment

With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles

We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park

F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

Deloitte shares some of the analysis from its 11th annual deep dive into the European health and fitness industry, including evidence that the sector is back to pre-pandemic levels

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

A consumer insight service from Savanta and trade body UK Active will support the sector to adopt more customer-centric practices, says Liz Terry

Circadian Trust's Ian Jones talks about delivering against climate ambitions while an attempted suicide by one of his team has seen Kevin Teixiera making a commitment to supporting the mental health of members and staff

From member payments to virtual classes, the latest software integrations can take health and fitness operations to the next level. Providers tells us about their most in-demand offerings

The founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting talks to HCM about supporting people who’ve experienced trauma to move past it

The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers and getting back on track, according to the latest market report by Deloitte and EuropeActive

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts