Always at the cutting edge of wellness trends, Anna Bjurstam argues that social connection, spirituality and healing past trauma are hugely important and their potential impact has yet to be mined

Group exercise specialists, Les Mills, questioned 10,000 consumers across five continents about their fitness habits in the 2026 Global Fitness Report. One of the key takeaways is that joy is a major motivator of making a fitness habit stick

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oliver Patrick, gives his view on the five biggest trends for the next year

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor

New global consumer insight commissioned by Les Mills has identified what motivates consumers to exercise

The CEO of Fit House of Brands has been busy rescuing and reimagining the company’s flagship brand, F45. He talks to Liz Terry

The entrepreneur and founder of the Urban Gym Group tells Kath Hudson how personal loss inspired her to open Europe’s first wellbeing club

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

Former NHS leader, Jane Ollis, has launched an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator to address the stress and burnout problem she witnessed during her medical career.

South Africa-born Terence talks about his journey to teaching meditation and mindfulness after suffering two cardiac arrests

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep habits.

A yoga app has been launched aimed at those who are living with chronic pain, to support them to exercise in a gentle and effective way.

The co-founder of Frame took the business through a pre-pack that meant a radical rebuild. She talks to Kath Hudson

The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health

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

What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports