David Langridge applauds YouTube for restricting access to toxic fitness content for teenagers. Eric Durak says operators must gear up to welcome GLP-1 users

The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business

We must base research on biological rather than chronological age if we are to accurately measure the impact of exercise, says Liz Terry

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

ServiceSport Group has announced the expansion of its global footprint, with the launch of ServiceSport KSA in Saudi Arabia, says its chief commercial officer

The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space

The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future

The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses

We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors

Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will partner with heart rate data app, G Beat, to add functionality to its wellness platform.

Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to expand its global fitness and healthtech platform.

German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising a supplement, app and biological age test.

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

Epassi UK enables health club operators to gain new members via its corporate wellness packages that tap growing consumer demand

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

Wearable technology pioneer, Ultrahuman, has launched a smart ring able to detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.

Prevention is moving into the mainstream, as tech and health companies begin to appreciate the scale of the opportunity, says Liz Terry

Third Space, operator of premium health clubs in London, has been setting the standard for luxury fitness and wellness since its launch in 2001.

Sally-Ann Turner says operators can partner with clinics to deliver weight loss drugs, while Joseph Rham reveals GLL is supporting a cancer intervention

With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

Global fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has gained a foothold in the US corporate wellness market by acquiring FitReserve.

Agilysys, which bought spa software provider ResortSuite in 2021 has announced the acquisition of Book4Time, the first cloud-based management software for the spa industry for US$150 million (€135 million, £115 million) cash.

Peloton and Google have announced a partnership which will give Google Fitbit Premium members access to a wide range of Peloton classes.

Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit

The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell

The HCM Summit, which will be held in London on 24 October, has announced EGYM as its Platinum Partner for the next three years.

Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes