Indoor cycling classes can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Suppliers share their tips on how to encourage beginners into the cycling studio

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

The CEO and chief experience officer of Until explain their plans to develop the first chain of members' clubs with workspace for fitness professionals

Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.

Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously CEO of Les Mills Media.

Exos, the fitness coaching, club management and human performance specialist, is refreshing its branding as part of a strategy to become an omnichannel fitness business with a strong focus on the power of teams.

A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical health.

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active.

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery

The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs

The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness

The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter

The CEO of The Great Outdoor Gym Company has been awarded an MBE. We find out about her work and vision

Matt Miller, founder of leading yoga training platform Broga has announced the launch of Earth+Sky – a collection of cinematic virtual wellbeing classes filmed in breath-taking locations around the world.

CEO of Orbit4, Daniel Jones, says: “There’s no reason traditional gyms and smart gyms can’t live in harmony. With a little reorganisation and education, there’s a really bright future for all gyms.”

The founder of the Active Giving app is passionate about saving the planet

The former president and CEO of Gold’s Gym is now CEO of Intelivideo

New tech uses advanced machine learning to monitor patients’ mental health between visits to their health professional

Endorphinz has launched a tool that provides insights and recommendations for fitness brands

The co-creator of enduring fitness app Zombies, Run! tells how story is a powerful motivator

London boutique The Refinery has created an avatar-led digital offering

The Olympic athlete and founder of Jennis is on a mission to close the gender data gap in health research

A-Champs is using light, sound and vibration to make training more fun and effective

During the pandemic, a digital transformation took off faster than anyone could have predicted with meetings in person cancelled and millions working from home.

Whoop has raised US$200m in a Series F funding round, resulting in the tech start-up being valued at US$3.6bn.

Andy Janes and Jamie Whisken explain the vision behind R1SE Bournemouth, and why Technogym was their choice of partner in delivering their unique fusion boutique

New from Life Fitness this month is the Intergrity SL Console, a new LED display

Health Charity, Nuffield, has published its first ever Healthier Nation Index for the UK. Dr Davina Deniszczyc digs into the numbers for HCM