Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden University, after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.

The Everything App has launched aimed at getting UK health workers and their families active with on-demand, live-streamed and in-person fitness and wellbeing activities.

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

How can health club operators support younger members with their mental health? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi offers his perspective

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

Always at the cutting edge of wellness, Chiva Som’s Dr Jason Culp and Anna Bjurstam’s Six Senses tell us how they work with guests to cultivate joy, happiness and a playful attitude.

A look at the results of the 2025 ACSM survey.

A deep dive into the Latin American market, courtesy of the Health & Fitness Association.

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick, gives his view on what the industry should be focusing moving forwards, in order to meet the wants and needs of consumers.

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.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

Sweat-sensing wearable innovator, Epicore Biosystems has announced an additional US$6 million in Series B funding, bringing the total raise to US$32 million.

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

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

A team at the University of Ottowa in Canada is studying the impact of cold water bathing on health and finding it improves cellular health and the stress response

As Body Fit Training launches a new recovery concept called 10X, co-founder, Cameron Falloon, talks about the power of getting the offer right

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European employee benefit programme provider, Urban Sports Club.

A yoga app has been launched aimed at those who are living with chronic pain, to support them to exercise in a gentle and effective way.

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

Burnley Leisure is boosting exercise participation and building community through skill-based fitness in partnership with BOX12

Recognising the growing importance of wellness to travellers, Hilton has partnered with Calm – a leading global app for sleep, meditation and relaxation – to promote holistic wellbeing throughout the customer journey.

The climber and ice swimmer talks about the benefits of wild swimming and how health club operators can inspire members to harness the power of nature

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

Recovery and wellbeing technology company, Therabody, has teamed up with smart watch provider, Garmin, to support people in optimising their recovery.

Global corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness market.

The research and development director of Chiva-Som Hua Hin is deploying the power of epigenetics for health

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