Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement

We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Wave Active CEO Duncan Kerr on uniting local health leaders and Living Longer Better joint director Muir Grey on how physical activity impacts healthspan

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

A new report from the Health and Fitness Association in collaboration with Deloitte India shows the exciting potential of the Indian Fitness market

Validating the credentials of professionals in the industry must be a focus, says Liz Terry

Huw Edwards argues that school holiday schemes must be funded, while Natasha Jones celebrates the end of medical consultations before exercise

The immediate past CLOA chair explains how the Active Wellbeing Leadership Network is creating a movement for change

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

Dave Gerrish asks what’s next for digital in the physical activity sector

The Everything App has launched aimed at getting UK health workers and their families active with on-demand, live-streamed and in-person fitness and wellbeing activities.

The industry has a role to play in helping young people with positive phone use

Europe Active’s Kai Troll gives a briefing on an EU obesity initiative and Paul Batman calls for a new focus on achievable exercise

The CEO of Mytime Active is delivering fitness and wellness interventions both within facilities and in the community. He explains all to Kate Cracknell.

Duncan Wood-Allum says the UK’s plans for local government reorganisation will open up huge opportunities for the sector

As the UK government reveals its intention to pivot health services to prevention, Liz Terry asks what role the physical activity sector can play

A ten-year plan for health has been published for the UK, with a pivot to prevention at its heart. Kath Hudson gives a briefing and also reports on Joe Wicks’ allied kids’ fitness initiative

Public sector leisure and physical activity services in the UK are increasingly being customised to local needs via place-based initiatives, we talk to those driving change

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath

The UK’s government spending review was underwhelming. Now we’re counting down to see if the NHS 10-year Health Plan will deliver for the sector, says Liz Terry

Dr Natalie Grinvalds talks through her research into co-locating facilities.

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson introduces the 2024-2025 edition. The energy in the industry is off the charts and memberships are growing all over the world. Now it’s time to tackle the inequalities.

Founder member of the Active Wellbeing Service, Martyn Allison, talks through the vision of the sport and physical activity sector collaborating to deliver a service, which can narrow gaps in activity and tackle health inequalities.

Active Insight’s Julie Allen talks us through the results of the UK’s Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey.

A look at the results of the 2025 ACSM survey.

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

Karsten Hollasch and Steffen Gausselmann talk us through the key findings of the 12th European Health and Fitness Market Report.