A new app, which aims to help people get physically active and build healthy habits through the power of group psychology, teamwork and friendship, has launched after securing £500,000 worth of funding.

Samsung Electronics is making its digital fitness platform available for free on its entire 2020 range of smart TV models.

Premier Global NASM has restructured its education offering to create new career pathways to help personal trainers and individuals entering the sector navigate their way to career success.

The senior management team explain how they are developing a network of connected health across the UK

As the sector grapples with the pressures of COVID-19, Duncan Wood-Allum presents a blueprint for a positive future

In positive news, people are becoming more active and exercising with their kids more while in lockdown

A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home

How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts

When it comes to boosting fitness membership, it’s judicious to meet the needs of the lucrative over-55 market. DataHub’s Utku Topraksevten shares insights from the latest Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends report and how best to get with the programme

HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance

Deloitte’s Alicia Whistlecroft summarises findings from the State of the UK Fitness Industry Report. Budgets and boutiques are challenging the domestic status quo, throwing up a range of new opportunities

Our news team at HCM rounds up some of the highlights from recent medical research in the health, fitness and wellbeing industry. Give your brain a boost, work out safely and tweet your fitness are just some of the insights

Mothers-to-be and new mothers are being offered free access to a personalised motherhood wellness app, called Biamother.

A personalised sexual wellness app has been launched with the aim of improving people’s sex lives

Funxtion has created an immersive group exercise concept

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced the launch of David Lloyd Clubs @Home to engage members during the coronavirus closure.

A personalised sexual wellness app has been launched with the aim of improving people’s sex lives.

CEOs Humphrey Cobbold, of Pure Gym and Clive Ormerod of Les Mills talk about their initial response to COVID-19

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

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

Luxury tech innovator, Immersive Gym, has launched an augmented fitness environment which “intelligently uses technology” to transform static workouts into real-time journeys, without wearables.

Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as rewards, with wearable fitness gadgets among the most popular corporate perks.

Inspiring better health and wellbeing for Suffolk communities

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

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

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

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is dipping its toe into the wellness tech market with a new seating solution that aims to tackle the health risks of sitting down for too long.

Hyatt Hotels has announced a collaboration with mindfulness app provider Headspace, set to roll out in the coming months at Hyatt-branded hotels.

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

The corporate wellness market is growing fast. Kath Hudson rounds up the latest trends and investments coming to market