Larissa Davies and Themis Kokolakakis summarise the findings of the Active Lives Adult Survey linking sports and physical activity with positive wellbeing outcomes

Vince Mayne from BUCS reports on the importance of Higher Education influencing students to get active and boost their mental wellbeing and perceptions of attainment

We round up some of the latest medical research in the fields of health, fitness and wellbeing

New research from IHRSA and Deloitte China shows the fitness market in India – which currently has a penetration rate of 1.5 per cent – is poised for growth

The lowdown on the UK’s largest physical activity trade show

The fitness industry in China is growing fast, according to the IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh explains the findings

Indoor cycling has grown exponentially in the past few years. We analyse the data on who’s most engaged and when

Where is growth coming from? How can operators compete? These questions were discussed at the Power Plate RISE event

Set to open later this year, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre aims to improve population health

Will boutiques work outside major cities? Kath Hudson asks the experts

We take a closer look at the current group exercise landscape, uncovering what’s likely to trend in the year ahead

Retention expert Paul Bedford comments on case studies and top tips from the latest retention research

The Arctic explorer shared insights into team building and working under extreme pressure at SIBEC

The latest numbers from the US show health clubs had more members in 2017 than at any time since records began. IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh reports

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced the government is changing its focus from cure to prevention. Is his plan deliverable? We ask the experts

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors

Fitness testing and body scanning is becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM gives the low down on the latest systems

The new CEO of Xercise4Less – one of the founders of Virgin Active – says the budget operator is gearing up to double in size

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.

US budget club operator Youfit Health Clubs will begin offering its members genetic testing through its YouCoach personal training programme.

A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a simple way to dramatically increase people's physical activity levels – by offering them tangible financial rewards.

IHRSA has released a new report that provides an outlook on the European health club industry from the perspective of the CEOs

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

A new report tells us that people should be getting more active as they age, not less. We take a closer look at the facts and why we need to transform perceptions of ageing

Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has published a new technology masterplan for the National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care system in the world".

Evidence shows we can transform the lives of young offenders through exercise. Kate Cracknell talks to Rosie Meek

Retirement home operator Audley Place is building specialist gyms to keep its customers fit. We look at how people, product and programming are working

Software company Legend reveals how its powerful support division works with operators to drive their operational success via outsourced managed services

In his first column for HCM, Jak Phillips looks at how close the fitness industry is getting to mainstream adoption

The IHRSA European Congress 2018 takes place next month in Lisbon, Portugal. IHRSA explains what delegates can expect at the event