David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust has partnered with CoverMe to support its expanding group fitness programme

With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options

It’s time to get emotional in inspiring members to find joy and pleasure in their workouts, says Liz Terry

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

Les Mills and UK Active partner to publish the first industry report on GLP-1 drugs and muscle mass

The Everything App has launched aimed at getting UK health workers and their families active with on-demand, live-streamed and in-person fitness and wellbeing activities.

The industry has a role to play in helping young people with positive phone use

Europe Active’s Kai Troll gives a briefing on an EU obesity initiative and Paul Batman calls for a new focus on achievable exercise

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

Dr Natalie Grinvalds talks through her research into co-locating facilities.

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick, gives his view on what the industry should be focusing moving forwards, in order to meet the wants and needs of consumers.

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.

With a mental health crisis among young people, how can the industry help? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Taking place from June 18-19 at London’s Excel, Elevate will bring together 6,000 visitors, 200 speakers and 200 exhibitors to further the growth of the sector

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development

Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting

Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

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

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about the longevity opportunity and how to deploy tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage

With longevity a strong trend, ACE Fitness is hosting a virtual summit to empower fitness professionals to work with clients towards a longer and healthier life.

Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise programmes for older adults.