Peloton has announced that Peter Stern – co-founder of Apple Fitness+ – has been appointed its new CEO and president, effective 1 January 2025.

We must base research on biological rather than chronological age if we are to accurately measure the impact of exercise, says Liz Terry

Research from Stanford shows ageing is non-linear, peaking at 44 and 60

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

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

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

Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will partner with heart rate data app, G Beat, to add functionality to its wellness platform.

Gymnation has carried out a six-month study which shows the power of connecting with members digitally and celebrating their achievements.

German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising a supplement, app and biological age test.

Research from the University of Turku finds half an hour of exercise increases levels of tumour-killing blood cells

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

Dr Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health says the time is ripe for the sector to step up and work alongside health professionals in prevention and cure for MSK issues, post-surgical rehab, Long COVID and those in treatment for cancer

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

Researchers from Imperial College in London have identified a redundant gene that causes ageing and switched it off

The sector has huge room to grow, the McKinsey global lead tells Kate Cracknell

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

New research from a collaboration of US university scientists shows major differences in the way men and women utilise fat stores during exercise

The growing use of weight loss drugs is creating a perfect storm for the sector, presenting opportunities and threats. Now is the time to act, says Liz Terry

UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers

Dr Tim Anstiss talks to HCM about the ‘coachbots’ he’s developing to help clubs successfully support behaviour change in members

This month’s letters address mental health support via clubs and how exercise access can take pressure off healthcare

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

We go behind the scenes at Surrenne, the exclusive new wellness facility inside London’s latest hotel from The Maybourne Group, The Emory in Hyde Park

Life expectancy can differ by as much as 10 years between the most deprived and most affluent areas. We report on the findings from Vitality Research Institute

David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities

Recent research from the University of Sydney has found that walking 9,000 steps a day can significantly reduce mortality and CVD risk, even if the rest of the time is sedentary

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

Director at Active Insight, Mike Hill, reports on the seven core findings from the Customer Service Survey which collected data from 184 local authorities

Parkinson’s is a devastating illness for which there is currently no cure. However, a pilot study has shown that HIIT training can reverse the neurodegeneration the disease causes