Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

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

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm recognition service.

The company behind Centr, the fitness, mental health, nutrition and lifestyle app created by actor Chris Hemsworth, and his coach, Luke Zocchi, has signalled it will launch a line of fitness equipment to complement its digital product, meaning Centr will then exist as a "physical and digital offering".

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?

The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains

The president and co-founder of Self Esteem Brands tells Kate Cracknell the company is aiming to get to 10,000 locations in the next five years

As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision

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.

Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women

As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space

Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves

QHotels chooses Xplor Gym’s management software to cut admin time and better serve its gym members

The founder of Kidzania tells us about Kinezis, his pioneering new fitness and entertainment concept which launched in Mexico and is set for global expansion

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

With the pandemic creating staffing challenges, we ask our experts how they’re responding

New digital gym floor offerings are delivering more functionality for consumers

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with their fitness inside and outside the club, as well as personalised coaching they can access anywhere.

Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at its Queen Mother Sports Centre in Cental London.

When YMCA Black Country Group needed a new management solution, switching to Xplor Gym was stress-free with big benefits

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers