As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

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

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

The co-founder of Sanctum talks about inspiration and going global with the unique, spiritual workout that originated in Amsterdam

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

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

As the UK health sector struggles with demand, health clubs are now stepping in to offer medical service support

The co-founder of boutique fitness brand 1Rebel talks to Kath Hudson about navigating the COVID years, climbing mountains and how the company is poised to expand its unique blend of fitness and entertainment both in the UK and overseas, thanks to fresh investment

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

Parkinson’s is a devastating illness for which there is currently no cure. However, a pilot study has shown that HIIT training can reverse the neurodegeneration the disease causes

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

Research by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga has powerful effects on memory in women who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting talks to HCM about supporting people who’ve experienced trauma to move past it

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question

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

A new study from researchers at Yale University shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s

More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to master the mind. The Muse headset has been designed to tackle this pain point.

New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation have created an opportunity for the sector to change lives, says Liz Terry

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

The founder of Myzone and one of the fitness industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs talks to Kath Hudson about how he deals with adversity

Disruptions in the way the brain links memory and appetite could explain some types of obesity, new research shows

We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a neurofitness training wearable designed specifically for tennis.

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery