The wellbeing referral manager at Edinburgh Leisure reveals the impact of digitalisation on exercise interventions in a city with high levels of deprivation

HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

HCM talks to the founder of Hyrox, the sports racing event that’s growing into a global movement, with insights from BFT’s Cameron Falloon

While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning music producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Drake, has announced a partnership with health and wellbeing music provider, Myndstream.

With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

Andy King says the industry will be doing men and their families a great service if it enables them to make meaningful friendships

We need to change the language we use as a sector if we are to be understood and taken seriously by governments and investors, says David Minton

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups

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

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".

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

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.

As the fitness industry moves closer to the healthcare sector, Lyndsey Barrett and Andrew Chapman argue an overhaul is needed in the language used to make sure it’s inclusive.

Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.

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.

In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

Pulse Fitness has brought fitness back to the heart of the community with the relaunch of Killamarsh Active

The CEO of South Downs Leisure explains how Sea Lanes, the new lido on Brighton seafront, will be a gateway to open water swimming

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

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years

As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023

Online fitness platform, Zwift, has launched the first game controllers designed specifically for its virtual cycling workouts.