Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.

Kath Hudson reports on the first UK Health and Fitness Market Report.

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Investment in great facilities is essential to the success of the sector, but nurturing a positive culture is what ultimately makes a winning organisation says Liz Terry

Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers

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

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

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He joined eight other winners in the health and beauty section, which includes the fitness industry.

Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more

As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3