Paul Bedford and Jamie Owens discuss opportunities and tactics available to operators to regrow memberships

A spinal cord injury rehabilitation programme has grown to support thousands and inspired the creation of groundbreaking charities, as Kath Hudson reports

HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club brands, is launching a new digital fitness platform.

Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital connectivity has never been more important.

Dave Wright, CEO of Myzone, talks about the world’s first interchangeable heart rate monitor that provides real-time feedback

On the launch of You Fit’s hotel health club and spa contract management service

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

The pandemic has highlighted the fitness sector’s role in protecting the health service. How can the industry make the most of this opportunity?

Following reports of a bid to buy the Bannatyne Group, we get the lowdown on how the business has been faring and plans for 2021 from its de facto CEO

With gyms and leisure centres in England reopened, and the rest of the UK due to shortly follow suit, the time for being theoretical is over.

Nuffield’s Dr Davina Deniszczyc on supporting the NHS and Link4Life’s Andy King challenges the industry to innovate

Group Exercise has been closed longer than any other part of the sector, without evidence to support this decision. Industry leaders debate the issue

Sport England’s new monitoring and insight study will track the impact of the National Leisure Recovery Fund and its impact on communities, says Mike Hill

Formula E team, Mahindra Racing, has built a new fitness programme to support the wellbeing of its drivers and staff. HCM talks to the team manager

A three-year-old-boy has died of the injuries he sustained in an accident involving a Peloton Tread+ running machine.

The paralympic champion is backing Sheffield City Region’s proposals to create safe, active travel routes

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

When the government’s rent moratorium comes to an end, operators could face problems. We ask the experts how to resolve rent issue and avoid an economic ‘long COVID’

There’s nothing quite like discovering a product that creates a huge impact in our life. After all, isn’t that what we’re all searching for?

Welcome to the world of creative fitness, where exercise and fun merge to change the way we train

The duo from Everyone Active are taking on Amazon by launching online retail with the aim of hitting £1m p.a. turnover

Third Space has been working with tech specialist, Fisikal, to build out its digital offering for members

Leisure-net’s lockdown 2 survey yielded findings that will set a course for the UK industry as it comes out of lockdown 3

Three digital fitness platforms tell Fit Tech how they work to achieve higher levels of customer retention

With over 100,000 workouts tracked per day, Trainerize is helping people achieve their fitness goals

Salus Optima is working with McLaren Racing to empower team members to improve their health

The founder of Rezzil explains how VR is used to test and develop athletes’ cognitive skills

Black Box VR is the world’s first virtual reality gym. Co-founder Preston Lewis tells why VR and gaming is the perfect way to get people addicted to fitness

Audio fitness app Auro has been named as the Official Training Partner for the Winter Run 2021. The virtual event will take place on Sunday 7th February 2021 with runners of all ages and abilities encouraged to complete 10k in their local area, with the aim of raising £250,000 to help fund Cancer Research UK’s research.

Les Mills On Demand has been named as the "Best At-home Workout" award for 2020 by USA Today, the internationally distributed daily newspaper.