With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support

Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

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

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

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

During the pandemic, people invested in home workout equipment and virtual training subscriptions to stay fit. Skip to the present day, and many people want to maintain their healthy lifestyles without returning to the gym or studio.

Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts next to heroes such as Thor, Wolverine and Hulk.

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.

Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.

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

The Heartcore founder talks about the evolution of her brand, expansion without VC backing and her global ambitions for growth

What pricing lessons can the industry learn from travel and hospitality and how can it best apply these?

Clive Ormerod and Aimee Arana explain the shared purpose behind the new partnership between Les Mills and Adidas to inspire more consumers to exercise

The much-loved tennis star is building his Rafa Nadal Academy brand, combining education with training, fitness and sport, with the most recent opening in Kuwait

The launch of World Active as a representative body for the sector globally marks a milestone, says Liz Terry

We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management

We talk to the experts about how health clubs can best encourage women to take up weight lifting without fear of gymtimidation

The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life

Active IQ has set itself the fast-track target of being carbon neutral by 2024, as CEO, Jenny Patrickson explains

The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health

Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes

Formula Wellness and Spa in Odesa, Ukraine, is delivering a taste of normality amid the pressures of war

Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery

Les Mills has created a brand new strength workout designed to engage the next generation of club members