New research brings WHO exercise guidlines into question

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

Gen Alpha, and Chinese and Indian imports were talking points at this year’s W3Fit, held in Spain

We talk to the behaviour change specialist on what more the industry can be doing to motivate its members

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club

The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports

Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement

EGYM presents its latest groundbreaking innovations, including a new Smart Strength machine, advanced onboarding and EGYM Genius

Chris Hull explains how well-designed storage not only frees up valuable gym space, but also creates a premium feel and can become part of a club’s functional kit

Crow Wood Health Club is elevating the member experience with Technogym

The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house

Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell

AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady.

Wave Active CEO Duncan Kerr on uniting local health leaders and Living Longer Better joint director Muir Grey on how physical activity impacts healthspan

Ojmar has unveiled the world’s first batteryless smart locker lock with integrated online management

Colets Health & Fitness is supporting active ageing with Technogym Biostrength

Longevity is no longer an abstract concept—it’s a market force reshaping how people train, recover, and live.

Competitive fitness events are booming and the health clubs adapting to this demand are creating highly-engaged communities, Dan Barker from BLK BOX explains

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030

Disability sports lead at Matta, Marina Logacheva, outlines ways in which health club operators can better welcome people with disabilities

With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain

The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals