The new CEO of ACE says the industry must unite, rather than compete, to secure its future

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate more members to reach their fitness goals.

Director at Active Insight, Mike Hill, reports on the seven core findings from the Customer Service Survey which collected data from 184 local authorities

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

Life Fitness has reimagined cardio with the launch of its Symbio line which has been designed with advanced biomechanics and offers deep levels of customisation

Steph Eaves looks at how health assessment devices are being reinvented to keep up with industry trends and rising consumer expectations

Xplor Technologies has unveiled a financing solution for small businesses, which aims to counter the traditional lending process and help business owners get swift access to cash.

Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international expansion.

As clubs look to add more recovery options to meet growing demand, Steph Eaves looks at what cryotherapy and ice bathing technology can bring to the mix

Samsung has unveiled a smart ring, packed with innovative technologies to aid health and wellbeing, which will be available later this year.

New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains

DiR, Spain’s largest health club operator has launched the second phase of its digitalisation with Fisikal, as co-director, Jordi Forns explains

The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

Dealing with attrition can be the key to success for operators, according to new research that provides actionable insights

Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple Fitness+ and Anytime Fitness health clubs as Apple seeks to add in-person workout elements to its digital package.

We talk to the founder of Sparkd Fitness, an innovative gym experience bringing combined brain-body training to the wider population

A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those working in sports and physical activity make better use of emerging technologies.

The EU is introducing laws to tax imports, with extra penalties for goods and materials from countries with lax eco standards. HCM’s panel explains

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City

How can trainers balance strain with recovery to achieve the best health outcomes for members? Kath Hudson talks to the experts

Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves

A £40m pilot for the delivery of weight loss drugs, such as Wegovy, is creating opportunities for the sector

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

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

The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered

Bigscreen’s new VR headset, which it claims is the world’s smallest, could have an impact on the way people experience VR fitness.

Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms and fitness clubs have in common? Let’s take a look.

A new sleep mask, which can track eye movements, including REM, during sleep, will be launched by nanotechnology innovator Somalytics at CES Unveiled on 3 Jan, 2023.