Pulse Fitness has been working with HMS Nelson to support service personnel with a new world-class fitness upgrade

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

Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European employee benefit programme provider, Urban Sports Club.

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

Tom Cordon says the peak-end rule has relevance when planning the customer journey in health clubs

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

Samsung UK’s new health suite is offering next-level employee wellness in partnership with Technogym

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

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

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.

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Researchers at Concordia University in Edmonton in Canada are studying the impact of ‘noticing nature’ on mental health and finding it has an impact, even in cities

The climber and ice swimmer talks about the benefits of wild swimming and how health club operators can inspire members to harness the power of nature

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

Nuffield and Manchester Metropolitan University are partnering to deliver medical interventions in a fitness setting

Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children

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

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

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

Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise programmes for older adults.

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

The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future

How can fitness providers ensure children are safe when doing strength training? ACE’s Chris Gagliardi gives his guidance

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

The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space

David Langridge applauds YouTube for restricting access to toxic fitness content for teenagers. Eric Durak says operators must gear up to welcome GLP-1 users

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

Prevention is moving into the mainstream, as tech and health companies begin to appreciate the scale of the opportunity, says Liz Terry

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