Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM

UCL tracked the nation’s psychological response to the pandemic from dragging bikes out of sheds in L1.0 to spending more time on the sofa in L3.0

Lockdown wasn’t good for the nation’s health, and the bad habits forged in lockdown one have endured. Dr Felix Naughton talks to Kath Hudson about the findings from the UEA’s research

Letters from the HCM mailbag. This month, Sir Muir Gray and James Swinnerton

A new survey and workplace wellness pledge have elevated the conversation around the mental health of people working in the fitness industry, as Katie Lewis explains

The pandemic is driving a mental health crisis. Industry experts explore the scope of the challenge and open the conversation about what can be done

Richard Lucas, founder of GoVox, explains how his system helps clubs identify athletes who are struggling with mental health issues

UneeQ, a digital human company, has worked with mental wellbeing platform Mentemia to transform famous New Zealand rugby player, Sir John Kirwan, into the world's first digital human mental health coach.

Passive relaxation improves heart rate variability. This study shows active interventions can have the same effect

Given their support for the NHS, should gyms and leisure centres be classified as essential services? And how do we get it reclassified? Experts discuss

A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.

In response to the UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, Myzone has launched the Work Out To Help Out campaign.

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

The founder of Sana on creating a mask that replicates the effects of meditation via electrical stimulation

Who’s winning on social? An analysis of social media responses to gym chains’ reopening videos

This charitable initiative is supporting people with health conditions and disabilities to get into physical activity

Dr Dane Vishnubala advises operators on ways to support the mental health of members and staff when gyms reopen

GO fit’s chief transformation officer talks about the brand’s groundbreaking COVID-19 response

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

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

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

Gympass, the world’s largest corporate fitness platform, has launched Gympass Plus to offer its 2,200 operator partners access to more than 500 workouts from 18 content providers – including Zumba and Gaiam.

Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety and stress during the coronavirus shutdown.

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 audio visual aspect of your club is one of the biggest factors in keeping members motivated and coming back for more. Four audio visual consultants share their tips

New York’s Blum Center for Health, a functional health facility, is offering a personalised, non- invasive, neuro-enhancement programme.

The former boxing champion is passionate about using the sport to increase confidence and reduce stress, through her PT training course and her Boxing Sisters initiative

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

A virtual reality massage centre is due to open in Los Angeles, California this July. Located in the SAG-Aftra Building on Wilshire Boulevard, Esqapes combines automated massages with virtual reality to transport guests to a place of relaxation.