The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030

With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain

The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their part in accelerating the science behind biomedical interventions that affect the ageing process and improve health outcomes.

Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden University, after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills

The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

Music tech suppliers give their advice for creating perfect in-club sounds

The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate, a new animated series of five minute workouts for kids.

A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative

As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

Kath Hudson reports on the first UK Health and Fitness Market Report.

Founder member of the Active Wellbeing Service, Martyn Allison, talks through the vision of the sport and physical activity sector collaborating to deliver a service, which can narrow gaps in activity and tackle health inequalities.

A deep dive into the Latin American market, courtesy of the Health & Fitness Association.

Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

A look at the results of the 2025 ACSM survey.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) are joining forces to introduce an audio wellness collection designed to help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation and better sleep.

A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade

Price increases and openings are driving growth in the European market, according to a report from Deloitte Germany

EGYM has been working with Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure and Culture to introduce its Smart Strength system in Mablethorpe

The 40th FIBO has taken place in Cologne, Germany, as Kath Hudson reports

Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

A game changing report from NHS England could transform the fitness sector, says Liz Terry

Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves