The new CEO of Xercise4Less – one of the founders of Virgin Active – says the budget operator is gearing up to double in size

The CEO of Kildare Sport and Leisure shares her story with HCM

Altitude training is growing in popularity as the ‘train like an athlete’ trend sees more people getting serious about exercise

Jak Phillips says we need to stop demonising screen use and adopt a more nuanced attitude

Operators share creative ways they’re tapping retail as a revenue source, including a partnership between More Yoga and musician, Goldie

A look at new kit from Matrix and a running training app from Wellbeats

More appreciation – and pay – for instructors

Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced the government is changing its focus from cure to prevention. Is his plan deliverable? We ask the experts

Fitness testing and body scanning is becoming a must-have for gyms. HCM gives the low down on the latest systems

HCM kicks off 2019 with a rundown of the latest software features available, including queue management, facial recognition, health outcomes management and a partnership with Strava

A record number of international startups have entered the ActiveLab accelerator programme – strengthening the UK's reputation as a fitness tech hub.

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.

US budget club operator Youfit Health Clubs will begin offering its members genetic testing through its YouCoach personal training programme.

Serco Leisure's fitness staff will be offered a new training initiative focusing on the use of digital technology.

A study by research institute RAND Europe has suggested that there is a simple way to dramatically increase people's physical activity levels – by offering them tangible financial rewards.

Germany-based fitness startup eGym has secured US$20m (€18m, £15m) worth of financing led by NGP Capital.

New funding will help ensure all children are able swimmers

The owner of eActive is using saltwater floatation pods and cryotherapy to give members a well-rounded experience

Liz Terry shares her thoughts 

IHRSA has released a new report that provides an outlook on the European health club industry from the perspective of the CEOs

Evo Bench offers an innovative, flexible training solution that’s ideal for smaller and boutique spaces

How blockbuster fitness became a box office hit

The CEO of Digme Fitness discusses the evolution of his chain of boutique studios, which have technology at their heart

The Open Active initiative sees ukactive, Sport England, the Open Data Institute and Legend Club Management systems working to enable better data-sharing

Fibodo empowers personal trainers and coaches. says Anthony Franklin, while Les Mills CEO Phillip Mills, reveals a new Stages bike

Compare the market, the launch of a fitness kit comparison site

Putting our nation’s mental health first

Boutique operator 1Rebel is planning an expansion into the Australian market. Co-founder James Balfour tells us all about it

Blackburn with Darwen’s healthy living and sports manager on the re:fresh initiative

While standing for three minutes in a space cooled to minus 130° may sound like a tough sell to your members, cryotherapy is gaining in popularity