Research from Sport England shows physical activity in England is worth £85.5bn each year in economic impact

Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring

Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?

The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts

Children and young people need more support to navigate the growing number of digital wellness technologies which track and manage their fitness and health.

Nadim Meer advises operators on how to position themselves as an attractive prospect for investment

This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity

New research gauges the feelings of members about returning to the gym

The CEO of Wexer says COVID-19 has changed customer expectations and operators must adopt a hybrid physical/digital model to survive post-pandemic

A Datahub report has used modelling to predict what the next 12 months will look like for the UK fitness industry

A new survey tells us how consumers are likely to respond to reopening

Precor has been engaged with modernising Aberdeen Sports Village

We need new initiatives around creating regular consumer insight says Liz Terry

David Lloyd Leisure has transformed its offering by embracing outdoor exercise

In positive news, people are becoming more active and exercising with their kids more while in lockdown

Tamara Bailey says clubs need to re-examine member engagement strategies

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

The Global Wellness Institute’s Move to be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity report uncovers the activity segments that can deliver and monetise more participation. Leonor Stanton takes a look at the data for HCM.

According to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, the industry was showing signs of strong growth before the pandemic, bolstered by cutting-edge technology and new concepts. Realising a membership goal of 80 million in Europe by 2025 is now a challenge to tackle

Melissa Rodriguez presents key stats and analysis from 2019 IHRSA Global Report into the worldwide health and fitness sector. The report will stand as a benchmark for the recovery of the industry post COVID-19

Finlay Macdonald from Les Mills explores how to make the most of your finest group exercise instructors. Armed with enough influence to positively boost membership numbers, it’s vital to reward, train and value your best in class

Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities

Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights

Marcus Kingwell from EMD UK reports on Sweating Your Assets: The Value of Group Exercise. Together, UK local authorities, operators, the workforce and the industry can promote group exercise to bring about a healthier nation

The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it to offer a stronger user experience with digital connectivity at its core.

The founder and CEO of Fun With Balls on keeping people addicted to fitness