The GM of jiu jitsu wellness concept Arma reveals plans to fuse the sport with health and fitness to create a new model

The founder and the CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms talk about future plans

EGYM Hussle is heralding a new era in fitness and healthcare

Operators tell Julie Cramer how they stay on top of trends and what criteria they use when it comes to choosing new equipment

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

We’ve waited too long for governments to understand and support us, it’s time for the sector to set its own course and innovate to make an impact says Liz Terry

The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth

In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free or discounted access to more than 200 health services.

New digital platforms are making the management of health club and gym assets efficient and straightforward while optimising resources, reports Julie Cramer

Trade body, UK Active, and its partners have launched The Active Standard, a consumer-facing quality marque for members, as Paul Crane explains

Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

The recent refurbishment of York Sport Village with Technogym has modernised the university campus facilities and addressed training trends

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

New research explores over a decade of membership sales to uncover insights that can help operators attract and retain more members

Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about the longevity opportunity and how to deploy tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage

News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry

Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports

The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business

We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors