AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

The founder and academy director of Mavericks Life Co talks about supporting PTs to build the skills needed to help people benefit from nature and the great outdoors

The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry

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

With longevity a strong trend, ACE Fitness is hosting a virtual summit to empower fitness professionals to work with clients towards a longer and healthier life.

Wearable technology is once again top of the trends according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual survey, followed by mobile exercise apps and exercise programmes for older adults.

The CEO of Gymbox details being torn between risk and security at a key point in his health and fitness career, and reflects on the choices he made

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

The global CEO of Lift Brands talks about the challenge of taking on a rundown club in his early 20s and what it took to turn it around

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 Sähëlï Hub about her journey to providing health and wellness services across deprived communities in Birmingham

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

With the CEO of Armah Sports due to speak at the HCM Summit in October, we explore the company’s post-IPO plans

Peloton and Google have announced a partnership which will give Google Fitbit Premium members access to a wide range of Peloton classes.

Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit

Malcolm McPhail on how North Ayrshire is revolutionising community wellbeing

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

Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered through its platform.

Green Gym Group partnered with Xplor Gym for an all-in-one gym management software solution to save time and improve the member experience

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

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

A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with cameras, to generate real-time data through the athletes’ feet, such as stride length, acceleration rate and max velocity.

In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.

F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.

Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and boots – ahead of Paris 2024.

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

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months