A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves

A study shows the time we exercise has a significant impact on health outcomes

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health, following a US$25m (€22.7m, £19.9m) gift from an anonymous donor.

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

New research from scientists in Norway and Sweden reveal how regular exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy water may bring benefits that include a boost in healthy ‘brown fat’ and reduced cancer risk

The much-loved tennis star is building his Rafa Nadal Academy brand, combining education with training, fitness and sport, with the most recent opening in Kuwait

The Heartcore founder talks about the evolution of her brand, expansion without VC backing and her global ambitions for growth

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes

A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value

Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes

We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS

Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch.

Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness games.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max of an individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports lab test.

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers

The University of Portsmouth has partnered with Technogym to unveil the state-of-the-art Ravelin Sports Centre Gym

Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold

Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

Movano Health showcased the Evie Ring, which is designed solely for women, at CES 2023 last week, ahead of launching into the consumer market this year.

CEO of the Global Wellness Institute, Susie Ellis, led the recent Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv. Jane Kitchen was there for HCM

Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen in their breath, has raised US$62m in Series B funding. The round was led by Pitango Venture Capital, with participating investors including, Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures, Almeda Capital and Disruptive VC.

Oura for Business has officially launched, providing staff with Oura Ring health insights and employers with a raft of services to support employees’ health and performance.