Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

Are collaborations with fast food brands, such as McDonald's, a smart marketing opportunity for operators and sector businesses, or are they a risk to reputation? Industry thought leaders give their views

The CEO of Total Fitness talks about a tenure filled with dramatic growth, pandemic impact and a CVA

The Amsterdam-based duo explain their plans for growing the Urban Gym Group using a counter-cyclical investment strategy and multiple brands, while also holding the Benelux master franchise agreement for TRIB3

Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which it plans to roll out across the region – and beyond.

Beachbody has appointed Jean-Michel Fournier to lead the company's growth globally. He was previously CEO of Les Mills Media.

Exos, the fitness coaching, club management and human performance specialist, is refreshing its branding as part of a strategy to become an omnichannel fitness business with a strong focus on the power of teams.

A new credit card – launched by wellness platform Paceline ​​– will link financial benefits to physical health.

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active.

Life Fitness today has unveiled a new free-to-download mobile app that offers advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes.

Mental health and mindfulness app Open has completed a Series A funding round worth US$9m, with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey among the high-profile investors.

Luxe Fitness, a Bristol-based gym offering premium service at a budget price has partnered with Fisikal – an expert in digital business management solutions – to enhance its member experience and digital journey.

Fitronics’ brand The Retention People (TRP) has launched a new, improved version of its automated member journey software Digital; which now sits alongside their industry-leading member feedback software Insight, allowing the two modules to be used more effectively together.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of F1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton, is launching a fitness equipment brand that will target both the commercial and at-home markets.

GLL and its app partner Innovatise (myFitApp) have today announced the Better UK App has been downloaded over 1 million times since it was launched in November 2019.

Virtuagym has launched a Video Workout platform which is natively integrated into its existing suite of products.

Matrix and Intelivideo have signed a strategic partnership, which will see Intelivideo's fitness content integrated into Matrix's premium commercial equipment.

Mindbody has announced it's buying ClassPass, the consumer wellness subscription service which enables people to use a range of gyms, studios and wellness facilities for one monthly subscription.

Researchers have found the benefits of being fit far outweigh those of weight loss when it comes to all-cause mortality risk

There are big opportunities emerging globally for the sector, says Liz Terry

Pete Wells explains industry representation at COP26 and James Foley on lowering carbon emissions and saving cash and planet

The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa

ukactive’s Kenny Butler is leading the UK’s industry review of social prescribing. He explains how you can get involved in driving this new agenda

Following our update on bounceback in the big-box market last month, we talk to studios about how they’re trading

This year’s IHRSA Global Report is a record of the impact of the pandemic on the sector, creating a benchmark from which to understand the recovery

The director of personalised care for NHS England and CEO of the National Academy of Social Prescribing talks to HCM about the role of health clubs

The UK’s biggest marina operator is getting into fitness with the launch of a new eco-gym brand – MDL Fitness

Research confirms the role health clubs can play in supporting members to nurture their mental health. Victor Brick explains the outcomes of a new study by the John W Brick Foundation

The chair of the Black Swimming Association on how operators can support people of colour in getting fitter

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double in value and size, says David Minton