Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth

Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

Les Mills and UK Active partner to publish the first industry report on GLP-1 drugs and muscle mass

Crow Wood Health Club is elevating the member experience with Technogym

The exercise physiologist and research scientist is leading on brain health at Orangetheory. She talks to Kath Hudson

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

New health club brand, V London, is bringing holistic luxury to London’s Mayfair in collaboration with Technogym

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

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

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

The co-owner of Volt gym tells us about building an independent, community-focused brand and what’s in store following a major investment

We talk to the founder of Hotworx about bringing holistic workouts to the infra-red sauna environment, and his plans to expand the concept globally

Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business

Liz Clark outlines the H&FA’s response to GLP-1 medication, Cliff Collins responds on defibrillators and David Goldblatt untangles investment policy

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

We’re having a cardio crisis says Liz Terry, and it’s time for the industry to take charge

The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform

The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report

Physical activity is linked to a 43 per cent reduction in mental health symptoms such as depression, a recent study shows

The CEO of Everlast Gyms tells us about the launch of a new 37,000sq ft flagship site in Gateshead and how it will support the brand’s global expansion

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

The Strength Method founder reveals how mid-life women can build their power, confidence and self-mastery

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers

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

Rigs are a familiar element on the gym floor. Frances Marcellin asks how their use can be optimised

Research from a Melbourne University shows that heart patients can start benefitting from resistance training as little as two weeks on from their surgery to significantly shorten their recovery time

The MD of Everlast Gyms is steering the business through a process of rebranding, with a hybrid model intended to take it to UK number one status