The second day of Elevate Arena is underway at London Excel and the hot topic of AI was the first point of discussion on the Debate stage.

Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of the Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of its strength ecosystem.

Group exercise specialists, Les Mills, questioned 10,000 consumers across five continents about their fitness habits in the 2026 Global Fitness Report. One of the key takeaways is that joy is a major motivator of making a fitness habit stick

Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into yoga and Pilates classes through a partnership with Bon Charge.

While AI offers many opportunities, it’s also somewhat daunting. AI expert, author and futurist, Christian Kromme, believes honing our soft skills is the way to stay indispensable

The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

Author, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, Julia Seibold, talks about how to build those all important, future-proofing soft skills

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oliver Patrick, gives his view on the five biggest trends for the next year

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

The Indian fitness market presents an enormous opportunity – the Health & Fitness Association shares insights from its India Fitness Market Report 2025

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson, welcomes you to the 2026-2027 edition.

Another piece of research which Total Fitness has shared with the industry. As the industry becomes ever more tech-driven, it’s a reminder not to forget the basics – welcoming staff, cleanliness and not being too crowded

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

Total Fitness polled more than 5,000 UK adults to find out what women want from the gym experience and shares the fascinating insights with the industry

Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

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. 

Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

Matrix and Energie Fitness have partnered to transform an iconic landmark into a premium four-floor fitness destination

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change