A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

Training your team so they’re prepared to deal with cardiac incidents could save lives, says Dr Dane Vishnubala

People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing

If operators want to grow their business, they need to support those with long-term health conditions, says Exi’s head of research. She tells Kate Cracknell how this can be achieved

Elevate is the leading UK trade show for physical activity, showcasing the latest innovations and technology across the sport, sports therapy and fitness sectors.

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from its annual survey.

The pandemic has prompted an escalation in eating disorders, with some sufferers over-exercising. Kath Hudson looks at how the industry can respond

The CEO of SP&Co tells us about how his growing business is working with Mandarin Oriental and driving the trend towards movement fitness

Fibr, a new social platform connecting fitness professionals with each other and potential employers has launched.

In order to create an inclusive environment, it is important for owners and operators to first identify and address their own weight biases

Although 70 per cent of people with disabilities say they want to be more active, they are put off by the physical, logistical and psychological barriers

HCM celebrated 300 issues last month. We share our postbag of verdicts from our readers

Global fitness technology provider Virtuagym has raised a new €3m investment from Icecat, an Amsterdam-based technology company which invests in innovative technology organisations.

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

For certain populations, exercise is a genuine health need, not only a lifestyle choice, say Justin Rogers and Adam Hewitt of Ten Health and Fitness

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.

Researchers in Canada have found that fear of death is the greatest motivator to exercise

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

Physical activity professionals in England will soon be able to access free, one-to-one learning with Google to get their digital marketing strategies in line with current trends.

Active IQ is launching courses to upskill fitness professionals to work in social prescribing, extending the reach of the industry

Les Mills is launching a new digital network called Les Mills Connect to help clubs build back better and emerge from the pandemic with a stronger business