Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains

Much of the industry continues to fail when it comes to elevating women. Kath Hudson asks what can and should be done

Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities

The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations

We hear from DLL’s Russell Barnes, Andrew Power from Swim England and GLL’s Gareth Kirk

Duncan Anderson, CEO at South Downs Leisure, is transforming his operational outcomes by engaging his team in radical change based on people, planet and profit

Martyn Allison reviews the recent Chiles Webster Batson Commission report which casts light on the economic challenges faced by young people when it comes to getting access to exercise

The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage

The co-founder of AiT on the company's journey

As more clubs consider raising fees to offset increasing costs, how might that be received by customers? Julie Allen tells HCM about the new Leisure-net pricing study

First a pandemic, then a war and now a cost of living and energy crisis. With incomes being squeezed, will gyms be budgeted out? We talk to our panel

How can operators ensure members feel a continual sense of improvement that keeps them coming back for more?

Research from the Women’s Sport Foundation has found teenage girls experience less enjoyment and more self-consciousness around activity than boys. What can the industry do to keep them engaged?

As a result of the pandemic, the fitness sector is presented with a massive opportunity to make friends with the healthcare sector to improve the health of the nation and drive up penetration. Kath Hudson reports on what is happening and where the opportunities lie

The energy market is complex and fast moving. The industry needs to unite to find smart ways to keep costs under control

Time for a flooring upgrade? We take a look at products and installations to see how they’ve improved the quality of the user experience

As we face a global energy crisis, experts give their views on the drive towards decarbonisation, and how businesses can tackle steeply rising costs

Modern, sustainable buildings are key to redefining our sector, says Sharron Davies MBE

Can exercise professionals gain the wider trust of the medical community, and play a pivotal role in the wellbeing agenda?

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

The UK health club sector could grow to engage up to 35 per cent of the population, according to a Fitronics study, reports Marc Jones

There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts

BH Live has overhauled its Pyramids Centre in Portsmouth with support from Technogym, creating the area’s most cutting edge venue

People with disabilities and long-term health challenges want to be active. How can we remove barriers, asks Kath Hudson

What can the fitness industry and the weight management sector learn from each other? Our experts discuss

Leisure operators should embrace activity to engage members says Jenny Patrickson, managing director of Active IQ

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

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

As David Lloyd Leisure announces it’s regained its pre-pandemic membership numbers, its CEO talks to HCM

There are no official numbers indicating how operators are faring after lockdown. In the first part of this special report, HCM talks to big box operators. Next issue we talk to the boutiques