The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

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

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

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness

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

New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results

News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts – will make its debut in Santa Monica in January, with plans for rapid expansion via franchising.

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

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

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

The co-owner of Volt gym tells us about building an independent, community-focused brand and what’s in store following a major investment

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

The entire gym and beyond is now connected by EGYM Genius, enabling customised workouts tailored to drive retention

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

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

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

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

Founder of Trouble Global, Emma Barry, says it’s time to stop romanticising about a return to pre-COVID times and get ChatGPT to write a new playbook

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and offers more personalisation than ever before.

Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation

A major refurbishment of Sport Ireland Fitness by Technogym has created a world-class public gym at the home of Irish sport

Matrix Fitness has partnered with Aberystwyth University to create a self-powered eco-gym in its new sports dome

Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet

Research from the University of South Australia has found cardiorespiratory fitness is the most important for good health

We’re having a cardio crisis says Liz Terry, and it’s time for the industry to take charge

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

With a rumours of a downturn in indoor cycling in some parts of the sector, we get expert viewpoints from operators and suppliers in this space