The CEO of retirement village operator Inspired Villages tells HCM about the wellbeing-focused communities

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

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

The founder explains why this wearable tells you when not to train, and how it can detect illness before you feel unwell

Virtuagym has launched Stronger Together, an all-in-one, hybrid membership solution.

The City of Portland in Maine, US, is investing in a wellness programme for its entire workforce. We talk to the founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays

The founder of Flow Athletic on how the club combines strength training with yoga

Oldham Leisure Centre has become the local foodbank operations hub

Ken Hughes shares vital insights on navigating the new consumer landscape

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

How Chinese operators Life Turbo and Will’s Gym tackled reopening

DataHub has launched a contact tracking app, specifically designed for the fitness and physical activity sector.

In positive news, people are becoming more active and exercising with their kids more while in lockdown

Jak Phillips looks at how Chinese clubs handled the Coronavirus shutdowns

David Minton’s new global data platform shows COVID-19’s impact on the sector

How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts

As the sector grapples with the pressures of COVID-19, Duncan Wood-Allum presents a blueprint for a positive future

The founder of Remedy Place on setting up the world’s first ‘social wellness club’

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

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

The coronavirus pandemic is presenting the global fitness industry with unprecedented challenges, but also highlighting the fundamental importance of health and wellbeing, says Helen Patenall, HCM Handbook editor

HCM magazine editor, Liz Terry, outlines the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness, from outdoor fitness to pandemic insurance

fibodo, a booking management platform for the fitness industry, has launched Fit 4 the Fight, a new initiative encouraging members of the public to keep active, as well as keep personal trainers and fitness operators working in the wake of the coronavirus.

Mothers-to-be and new mothers are being offered free access to a personalised motherhood wellness app, called Biamother.

A wellness tech platform is offering boutique fitness studios and personal trainers the opportunity to create their own, customised live-streaming services and apps.

Health and fitness innovation firm Oxystrap is reconfiguring its production line, shifting from fitness trackers to protective masks.

Fitness technology business, Myzone is reporting strong takeup for its new Global MEPs Challenge.

Precor has developed a set of resources for gym operators, designed to keep members engaged throughout the lockdown periods caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The newly refurbished Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) has undergone a £500,000 overhaul to enable it to offer a stronger user experience with digital connectivity at its core.

One of the factors that has made the coronavirus outbreak so severe across the globe is that some of those infected do not show any symptoms, resulting in them going about their lives as normal, infecting even more people.