Dan Rees of Premier Global NASM starts a debate about the safest way to stretch, with a response from Flexology

As it has become a trend, more operators are offering body scanning. We ask some to share their experiences

The industry catalyst has released a new book: Building a Badass Boutique

Is the fitness industry meeting the needs of introverts as well as extroverts?

The CEO and co-founder of BLOK tells how he developed ‘one of the coolest gyms in the world’

Consumers are seeking varied, effective workouts. It’s time to take a new approach to designing fitness areas, as Physical Company’s James Anderson explains

Get inspired by our round up of recent high-end changing room installations

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

Tech firm Eight Sleep, which markets itself as "the world's first sleep fitness company", has signed a deal with NBA star Danny Green which will see the basketball player become an investor and ambassador for the company.

Budget hotel operator Premier Inn has officially signed a nationwide partnership with online fitness marketplace Hussle, which will see all Premier Inn guests gain access to Hussle's network of gyms.

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

This Warwickshire GP has launched a virtual fitness club at his practice

Jo Cherrett on exercise and ageing and Stuart Stokes has advice on exercise referral

The son of Basic-Fit founder, Rene Moos, tells HCM how he’s building and rolling out his own boutique brand, Saints and Stars

A new study reveals how controlling sadness can increase self-control and discipline to beat binge eating

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019

Everyone Active has launched a new brand, FORTIS By Speedflex, as part of a venture into branded studios

The founder of Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis talks to Kath Hudson

Class Boutique Fitness has collaborated with Physical Company to create a boutique studio offering that’s as inclusive as it is effective

Steve Mellor, owner of AMP Athletic, has installed Myzone to drive his business. We find out how it’s enabling him to deliver great service to his members

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the latest product launches from Rotators Shield, Life Fitness, Tribe Sports and Auster

Parkwood Leisure managing director Glen Hall talks about putting the company on a new path to fitness in recent years, with customers and staff at its heart

Technogym is helping Odyssey Health Club launch new gym floor formats that enhance the member experience

HCM talks to Fraser Smith about founding his studio and why he picked miha bodytec as his supplier and EMS training for his USP

Dutch boutique fitness brand Switch The Gym has launched its second studio in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, just three months after opening its first site in the town of Veldhoven.

Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has launched an esports team – the second leisure venture the footballer has set up in the past 12 months.

Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when compared to those who don’t (30 per cent).

Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf of local authorities across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

How can you ensure your members are running right and enjoying and benefitting from the experience? Danny Dreyer invented ChiRunning so everyone can be a runner. Kath Hudson finds out all about it

The pool is the most expensive facility in most clubs. HCM explores how it can be used for aqua rehab, to sweat the assets and offer a valuable service to customers