Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development

Julie Cramer talks to flooring suppliers about the keys to success when specifying new surfaces and the expensive downsides of getting it wrong

Trade body, UK Active, and its partners have launched The Active Standard, a consumer-facing quality marque for members, as Paul Crane explains

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent research by Nuffield Health and Sport England shows women are less active than men. Kath Hudson looks at some of the work underway to close the enjoyment gap

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?

Apple has previewed the upcoming watchOS 11, which has more health and fitness insights and offers more personalisation than ever before.

Sustainability in the fitness industry is coming on in leaps and bounds as more operators refurbish their gym equipment to save money and the planet

As more trans women, trans men and non-binary people join health clubs, it’s time to work out an effective system where everyone feels included

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

As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome

Creating great fitness spaces requires product knowledge, inspiration and an understanding of the psychology of exercise. We ask the experts about their creative process

HCM gets the lowdown on the latest treadmill technology for health club operators who are looking to refresh their gym floor offering

Google has just released Gemini, a new AI which is being billed as a "ChatGPT Killer".

Roland Omamor, Mike Lyons and Ken Masser talk about serving communities and building strategic partnerships in their letters to HCM

Challenging the mind and body with functional movement, the skill-based training trend is gathering pace. Steph Eaves investigates

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market as Peloton for Business, which it says will offer "a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise clients".

How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?

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

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.