Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.

Strength training is evolving, with new AI-powered ecosystems from Technogym leading the way

HCM’s in-depth profiles of industry leaders

Investment in EGYM’s Open Mode is driving member engagement at Active Blackpool, as Chris Rushton explains

With 400 locations and plans to enter new markets in 2026, the president of Fitness Park talks to Kate Cracknell about its €280m funding deal

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

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

The STATSports Academy app helps you to train like the world’s best players – and is on sale for Black Friday. STATSports Academy gives youth players the insight, confidence and ability to train like the professionals.

Myzone is expanding its ecosystem with the launch of Myzone Go

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

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

Evolving from its business-to-consumer origins, connected fitness app Fiit launched One Fiit, a business- to-business operating system built to deliver digital and in-real-life group training at scale.

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Ziva has been quietly growing its presence in the European market, delivering reliable, cost-effective kit that’s made in-house

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

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

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

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

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

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

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

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 McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their part in accelerating the science behind biomedical interventions that affect the ageing process and improve health outcomes.

Superusers (HVPs) are the key to success, according to new research from Les Mills

The industry veterans are gearing up to launch a longevity concept franchise called Zenergie, as Kath Hudson reports

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

Fit tech companies tell Julie Cramer how their latest personalisation tools are driving measurable results

Orbit4 and GymNation have partnered to drive tech innovation into the heart of the businesses, transforming operations

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

The co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks about building Self Esteem Brands and his partnership with Dave Mortensen