As the sober curious movement grows, how can health clubs best support members wanting to make this shift?

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.

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

Offering people rewards can help motivate them to exercise more, according to new research, as Kath Hudson reports

The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand

University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.

The big challenge for the sector is reaching all populations to ensure everyone can get access to exercise in a way that works for them, says Liz Terry

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

Les Mills' popular portfolio of workouts will be made available on the Fitbit Premium platform, following the signing of a partnership between the two companies.

Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of consumers own one personally.

As it has become a trend, more operators are offering body scanning. We ask some to share their experiences

Wearable tech giant Fitbit is partnering with FibriCheck, a health screening and monitoring app, to allow users to monitor their heart rhythm for irregularities.

The founders of Goodlife, Australia’s largest gym chain, have a new concept, which combines boutique disciplines

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced the government is changing its focus from cure to prevention. Is his plan deliverable? We ask the experts

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

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Does focusing on differences in exerciser motivation cause more harm than good?

New research shows that small amounts of strength training reduce heart disease risk

High intensity interval training proves to be the fitness trend which doesn’t tire, says Speedflex, which offers a HIIT group exercise concept

Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved

The shortlist is announced for the 2014 Members' Choice Health Club Awards. Is your club in the running?

A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer

MD Revolution (MDR) is rolling out a subscription service for its proactive, personalised health care service.