Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil Smith, to create an app targeted directly at men. Mettle is designed to promote sleep, help people manage stress and improve mental focus.

The Maybourne Hotel Group – manager of iconic global hotels including Claridges, The Berkeley and The Connaught – has partnered with wellness technology company Virtusan to enhance its guests' wellbeing.

The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations.

With a growing focus on recovery to help members achieve peak performance and results, Steph Eaves asks what equipment health clubs should install

The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains

Who knew that when you call yourself an idiot for making a small mistake that it impacts the health of your heart? ACE gives a run down on research which shows the surprising link between self compassion and cardiovascular health.

The pandemic sparked a change of priorities and how many people regard physical activity. ClubIntel shares its findings into what fitness consumers now want, lifting the lid on who are the casual consumers, fitness explorers, routine junkies and wellness lovers.

HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2023 edition. While energy prices and the cost of living continue to make trading tough, we’re confident the fitness industry will keep adding value to members’ lives.

Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.

As small group PT thrives, suppliers give their tips for keeping members engaged and making the most of your space

Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands

People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health, following a US$25m (€22.7m, £19.9m) gift from an anonymous donor.

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training

Gen Z’s attitude to fitness is changing the game when it comes to engagement with exercise, as Miranda Markham reports

As more health clubs venture into wellness, operators are looking for space-efficient, cost-effective options that enable the delivery of useful health interventions. Frances Marcellin investigates the latest kit available for health clubs wanting to add contrast bathing to their offering

Onvy HealthTech has launched the AI Health Coach, an AI-powered app-based platform, with its roots in preventative healthcare, that is designed to keep users physically and mentally balanced.

Mobility app Pliability has integrated with digital health and fitness tracker Whoop to create a smart, personalised tool that helps users recover quicker and maintain optimal health based on their body data.

We hear about Les Mills’ latest strategy to drive mass market penetration, from the people making it happen

Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, reveals new research highlighting the need for a more effective approach to fitness and ageing

Nowatch, a new contender in the expanding biometric fitness tracker market has developed a wearable device, in partnership with Philips, which measures cortisol levels and alerts users about their stress load up to 60 minutes in advance..

A round up of recent research into mental health and highlights from the gamechanging Move Your Mental Health Report from the John W Brick Mental Health Foundation

The inimitable Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, gives us the benefit of her insights into customer behaviour and how it will shape trends; including hyper personalisation and micro segmentation

Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more