A study suggests exercise can reduce symptoms of depression in young people by amplifying reward processing

A report by Deloitte for EuropeActive analyses the impact of COVID-19 on the European health and fitness market

A new study suggests that exercise leads to elevated galanin levels – which in turn helps the brain’s stress response, giving more resilience

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

Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train.

The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms

Wearable tech firm Formsense has secured a technology partnership with an inter-interdisciplinary team of researchers looking to help stroke survivors be more physically active.

Fitness apps alone are unable to motivate most people to get active – but providing app users the opportunity to interact with an online exercise community has a huge impact.

Older men who have played football all their lives have cells 11 years younger than their non-sporting peers

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation

The founder explains why this wearable tells you when not to train, and how it can detect illness before you feel unwell

A new digital platform has been launched to help gyms, pools and leisure facilities re-open safely.

The City of Portland in Maine, US, is investing in a wellness programme for its entire workforce. We talk to the founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays

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

The PGA Tour has recently bought 1,000 Whoop bands for its golfers, after PGA Tour golfer Nick Watney said he was alerted via his Whoop band that he may have COVID-19.

Three industry firms – Active IQ, fibodo and Study Active – have teamed up to create a free, bespoke online fitness platform for NHS staff.

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

How can operators encourage women and beginners to try strength training?

GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response

For those looking to lose weight, wearing weighted vests could ensure better results than physical activity, according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

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

Reaching members anywhere and anytime to connect, engage and coach is more important than ever and can easily be activated through Technogym Mywellness

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

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.

Vitality and RAND Europe have carried out a global study revealing that increased physical activity can benefit not only individuals but also businesses and global economies. Andre Nepgen shares 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