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

How has the European health and fitness sector fared in the pandemic? Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte gives the headlines from the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report in partnership with Europe Active

European researchers have shed new light on the impact of HIIT on skeletal muscle, according to a recent study.

HCM gives a briefing on Elevate as the UK industry welcomes the return of this health and fitness event to London’s Excel

We talk to Rob Waldron and Eddie Swinnen about how APAC’s Fitness and Lifestyle Group is investing in tech innovation across the business

The serial entrepreneur and founder of Feel Electric talks about bringing his new chain of EMS studios to the UK

Karsten Hollasch reports on the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report from Deloitte and Europe Active

Leading software specialists reveal how they’ve solved specific tech challenges for individual health clubs

Jane Kitchen reports from the recent Global Wellness Summit in Boston, US

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 Paralympic powerlifter and founder of Accessercise is aiming to change the lives of millions of people living with a disability, through access to exercise

A pioneering prehab exercise programme is expanding after helping thousands of UK cancer patients achieve better health and surgical outcomes

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

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched its annual trends report revealing the top 10 new trends for the year ahead in health and wellness.

Freemotion uses connected fitness and omnichannel experiences to benefit exercisers and clubs the world over

The chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic explains how the science of longevity will become the next disruptor for the sector

Accor’s global VP of wellbeing is building a hotel wellness portfolio to rival that of the most sophisticated health club offerings

As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations

Styku has appointed Nicholas Trosko as its new chief revenue officer.

Research from tech firm Mindbody gives insights into the US health and fitness market, as Lauren McAlister reports

Software suppliers tell Steph Eaves how they’ve upgraded to help health clubs rapidly adapt to the needs of consumers in a pandemic environment

Nordic operator SATS is on a mission to get everyone into exercise, as its CEO explains to Kate Cracknell

The co-founders of PT consultancy and training company, Future Practice, see an opportunity for fitness professionals to become stress management experts

A US study by ClubIntel for IHRSA and ABC Software highlights opportunities for operators to grow their businesses by engaging with key consumer groups

Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously CEO of Les Mills Media.

GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.

Virtuagym has launched a Video Workout platform which is natively integrated into its existing suite of products.

Matt Miller, founder of leading yoga training platform Broga has announced the launch of Earth+Sky – a collection of cinematic virtual wellbeing classes filmed in breath-taking locations around the world.

Les Mills is expanding its digital operations by replacing its existing on-demand services with the launch of a new platform that adds live workouts to the mix.

Amazon has made a major move to grab itself a bigger share of the digital fitness and wellness market, by significantly expanding its Halo offer.