The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

As Crunch Fitness gears up to be sold, Kate Cracknell talks to CEO Jim Rowley about its journey to profitability

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

Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.

A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adults.

Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about the longevity opportunity and how to deploy tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage

It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness

New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results

Everything you need to know about the HCM Summit 2024, including click-to-play links to all the speaker presentations on-demand

Half of global dementia cases could be prevented or stalled by lifestyle changes, according to a recent study by the Lancet Commission

New research explores over a decade of membership sales to uncover insights that can help operators attract and retain more members

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 head of the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) on the unexpected challenge of having to turn around a ‘virtually bankrupt’ organisation

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues

Landmark research from Les Mills reveals the vital interventions required to set new members up for success and keep them coming back for more

News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

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

Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts – will make its debut in Santa Monica in January, with plans for rapid expansion via franchising.

Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical activity.

After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the Les Mills Live 2024 World Tour.

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.

WellnessSpace Brands is launching new products for health club operators to enable the delivery of enhanced wellness and recovery solutions

Research from Stanford shows ageing is non-linear, peaking at 44 and 60

We must base research on biological rather than chronological age if we are to accurately measure the impact of exercise, says Liz Terry