As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

The University of Bath has elevated its world-class sports facilities with a powerful Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.

Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about the longevity opportunity and how to deploy tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage

News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed its new CEO and president, effective 1 January 2025.

Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise programmes for older adults.

Ben Stocks, managing director at BLK BOX, explains how the company is founded on the philosophy of building better, with a commitment to quality and innovation

How can fitness providers ensure children are safe when doing strength training? ACE’s Chris Gagliardi gives his guidance

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors

Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s tech development and expansion. He will work with chief digital officer, Leon Rudge.

The co-owner of Volt gym tells us about building an independent, community-focused brand and what’s in store following a major investment

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business

Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit

The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as its Platinum Partner for the next three years.

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

Recent research by Nuffield Health and Sport England shows women are less active than men. Kath Hudson looks at some of the work underway to close the enjoyment gap

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and offers more personalisation than ever before.

We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond

The MD of Jims explains to Kate Cracknell how Colruyt, an €11 billion a year retailer, got into wellness to put healthy living at the heart of its customer-centric ecosystem

It’s time to break the taboo about pelvic health, which affects the health of men and women of all ages

Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health