The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) has unveiled the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health, following a US$25m (€22.7m, £19.9m) gift from an anonymous donor.

Increasing demand for mindfulness classes is creating opportunities, while acting as a gateway for the inactive, says Liz Terry

Tech partners myFitApp and ClubReady have expanded into the US with eight new club openings

How regular, good-quality sleep can improve exercise outcomes

The CEO of fitness chain World Class Romania and chair of fitness association Romania Active talks to HCM about the country’s huge potential for market growth

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene

Rod Hill writes about offering free fitness to the over-70s in Spain, while Haroon Mota details a scheme to support the Muslim Hikers

Long COVID is affecting 30 per cent of people who’ve had the virus. Dr Cedric Bryant details his own experience, and suggests ways clubs can offer support

There’s never been a better time for fitness professionals to step into the gaps left by public health, says the CEO of Body by Definition

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

As Technogym celebrates its 40th anniversary year, its founder talks about his passion for spreading the message of wellness worldwide

With more people waking up to the importance of mental wellbeing, Kath Hudson explores ways clubs can best support members on this journey

The CEO of high-end club operator Aspria talks about the company’s launch of Aspresso, a full-service budget brand for the family market

As data shows health spend correlates with longevity, experts discuss how this insight is driving new industry priorities

During the pandemic, people invested in home workout equipment and virtual training subscriptions to stay fit. Skip to the present day, and many people want to maintain their healthy lifestyles without returning to the gym or studio.

Marvel is launching a new fitness adventure app, allowing people to take part in workouts next to heroes such as Thor, Wolverine and Hulk.

Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with their fitness inside and outside the club, as well as personalised coaching they can access anywhere.

Technogym is making its Mywellness ecosystem accessible on any connected equipment – from any manufacturer.

Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.

Gympass has signed a global partnership with fitness tech firm Magicline, which will see the aggregator strengthen its power of the check-in and class booking process.

Everyone Active is launching an immersive fitness experience at its Queen Mother Sports Centre in Cental London.

Life Fitness has given Finnish operator Gogo gyms the wow factor with the latest equipment and fitness tech

New research from scientists in Norway and Sweden reveal how regular exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy water may bring benefits that include a boost in healthy ‘brown fat’ and reduced cancer risk

The launch of World Active as a representative body for the sector globally marks a milestone, says Liz Terry

When YMCA Black Country Group needed a new management solution, switching to Xplor Gym was stress-free with big benefits

The new Sprint 8 programme from Matrix Fitness gives real and tangible results, says Steve Barrett

ServiceSport UK is the industry’s largest independent service provider, supporting gym operators with rapid equipment maintenance, including servicing, repairs and asset management

Technogym’s unique digital open platform delivers personalised training experiences to boost business performance

The CEO of Third Space reflects on being at the sharp end in the mid-market – as CEO of Fitness First – when budget gyms disrupted the sector