The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector

Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon

Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala

Health is a national asset that drives prosperity at an individual and collective level. Alliance Leisure CEO, Sarah Watts, explains how the organisation is supporting communities through the reimagining of public sector leisure

Oliver Cahill, managing director of Premier Software part of Journey Hospitality, is well- versed in assisting spa operators world-over. As spa professionals and clients tackle the current cost of living crisis, we ask Oliver his supportive perspective.

Fitness tech firm Fitscope has secured a deal with equipment manufacturer Bodycraft to supply its on-demand workouts for Bodycraft's cardio equipment.

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.

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

Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers

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

The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene

Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

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

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

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts next to heroes such as Thor, Wolverine and Hulk.

Gympass has signed a global partnership with fitness tech firm Magicline, which will see the aggregator strengthen its power of the check-in and class booking process.

The new co-CEOs of RSG Group talk about succeeding the late Rainer Schaller and setting their course for the next stage of the company’s growth

The launch of World Active as a representative body for the sector globally marks a milestone, says Liz Terry

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

Life Fitness has given Finnish operator Gogo gyms the wow factor with the latest equipment and fitness tech

When YMCA Black Country Group needed a new management solution, switching to Xplor Gym was stress-free with big benefits

Clive Ormerod and Aimee Arana explain the shared purpose behind the new partnership between Les Mills and Adidas to inspire more consumers to exercise

We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management

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

What pricing lessons can the industry learn from travel and hospitality and how can it best apply these?

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