Liftd Design has created a new gym for Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of Harry Potter

The GM of Nobu Hotel London Portman Square talks about the creation of its new Fitness and Wellness Space, which is open to the community

Alfonso Jimenez of Think Active is driving a global data programme to prove the impact of the sector, while Quest is launching new inclusivity assessments

As the internet becomes more ‘human and physical’, should you be jumping on board the fast-moving metaverse train sooner rather than later?

Music service provider Rehegoo (pronounced Reh-air-go) has launched a streaming service for health clubs, gyms, studios, spas and other businesses that need to play music in a physical space.

A London hospital trust has found exercise can improve quality of life during chemotherapy and have a positive impact on tumour size and clinical outcomes

As a result of the pandemic, the fitness sector is presented with a massive opportunity to make friends with the healthcare sector to improve the health of the nation and drive up penetration. Kath Hudson reports on what is happening and where the opportunities lie

A round up of recent research into mental health and highlights from the gamechanging Move Your Mental Health Report from the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation

The group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental tells us about his new Intelligent Movement concept, designed to get guests moving more and moving better for overall health

The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active

Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

Pre-surgery exercise yields some exciting results in cancer patients, a study shows

A pioneering prehab exercise programme is expanding after helping thousands of UK cancer patients achieve better health and surgical outcomes

The CEO and founder of Soneva explains the luxury resort operator’s new Soneva Soul concept – a pioneering approach to ‘lifestyle evolution’, and its mantra of rest, recovery and regeneration

The war in Ukraine must strengthen our resolve to build a better world, says Liz Terry

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

The bonds that existed long ago between exercise and healthcare must be reforged, says Muir Gray

In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

Researchers have found the benefits of being fit far outweigh those of weight loss when it comes to all-cause mortality risk

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

Red light therapy promises faster recovery, skin healing and better endurance. Is it too good to be true?

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

The owners of Retrofit decided to build a facility that encompassed all the parts of different gyms they’ve loved

The CEO of KX and KXU on taking the brand to New York in partnership with Casa Cipriani

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues

Chronic pain sufferers should be prescribed exercise, not painkillers, says the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We find out more

Health clubs must contribute to the health agenda, says Liz Terry

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?