UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. It’s an exciting time to be involved in the fitness, health and wellness industry as consumer interest in wellbeing is driving a broader offering

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?

David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities

Martyn Allison tells it like it is. Local authorities are cash-strapped and a change of government is unlikely to make a difference. He says it’s time to stop asking for more money and instead show what we can do

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

New research shows that following social media health influencers motivates young people to exercise more vigorously and eat more fruit and vegetables, but their mental health often suffers.

A move from Brimhams Active to Miova will see Tweedie tackling consultancy

The Bobby Moore Sports Hub is setting new standards in sustainable design

A consumer insight service from Savanta and trade body UK Active will support the sector to adopt more customer-centric practices, says Liz Terry

We all know we need to stand more. Now an exciting new partnership between Physical and Teca Fitness expands this thinking into UK gyms and beyond

AI has the power to support people in making healthy lifestyle changes if its algorithms can be taught to understand the stages of motivation, as Jody Heckel reports

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

The Elevate trade show and conference will be held at London’s Excel centre in June, with a fresh look for 2024. HCM takes a look

The new CEO of Edinburgh Leisure talks about plans to build active and thriving communities against a backdrop of council funding shortfalls

The CEO of BeyondActiv explains plans for the global expansion of the company’s fitness industry events

The MD of leisure, health and wellbeing at Places Leisure talks about the opportunities she sees in a post-COVID world

As Pilates moves into the mainstream, we ask suppliers how they’re responding to the increasing demand for kit and training

Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience.

Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention

The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy

University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment

Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports