The hard work is paying off and we’re earning a reputation for safe operations. Now it’s time to tackle the next set of challenges says Liz Terry

Readers share their views on the government’s obesity strategy and how to best support COVID-19 survivors

Wattbike’s lead sport scientist Eddie Fletcher discusses the importance of health assessments, changes in consumer behaviour post-lockdown and the latest UK government strategy

Five months after the start of lockdown, Leisure-net Solutions surveyed the public leisure sector to gauge how its faring

The future of our industry is as a ‘national health service’, says the CEO of ukactive

Gym operators in the UK can now open on the high street, without planning permission. What impact will this have on the industry?

The senior management team at GymNation saw the need for an affordable offering in Dubai and are rolling out 50,000sq ft gyms

Apple has unveiled two new versions of its smartwatch at a digital event on 15 September – Apple Watch Series 6, which is the brand's most advanced smartwatch yet, and a cheaper model, Apple Watch SE. Apple also unveiled Apple Fitness+, its new subscription service for virtual fitness classes.

Be Military Fit (BMF), the outdoor fitness operator which is co-owned by Bear Grylls and NM Capital, has chosen Glofox as its software partner for both its UK and international franchise network.

Keepme has launched its new V2 platform, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help operators monitor their members' entire customer journey and tell how and when to engage members who are in danger of leaving – and even after they've left.

Les Mills has launched a trio of digital solutions to help fitness operators shift towards a hybrid model.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as well as a dedicated Tech Innovation Pavilion, will be unveiled at the 2020 conference.

Withings has announced the European availability of ScanWatch – a smartwatch that combines medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) and sleep breathing disturbance detection. The wearable will be made available in the US later this year.

According to software solutions provider, Xn Leisure, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 has made it more important than ever to pull out all the stops to keep members active and engaged and your profits healthy.

In April 2020, two-thirds of the world’s gyms went into temporary closure due to COVID-19.

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

Fitness equipment specialist Freemotion is pivoting further to digital, as the industry enters the era of the hybrid gym model.

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

Lockdown was tough, but reopening has brought a new raft of challenges and opportunities, says HCM editor Liz Terry.

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

A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK

This new global campaign aims to help clubs reactivate paused members by providing a schedule of events, competitions and workouts

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

What types of exercise content were most popular during lockdown? Funxtion shares its insights

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

Suppliers are offering programming for rigs to enable operators to tackle social distancing challenges and create a boutique feel

The event director and brand manager of FIBO tell how the trade shows will blend virtual and live events

The former COO of Xercise4Less on his new venture – Coach Gyms, and his ambition to open 50 clubs in the UK

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

Proinsight has mystery shopped and reported on 50 online workouts