With the sector’s widespread view that the UK government’s new physical activity and sport strategy lacks vision, Martyn Allison dissects the finer details, while industry thought leaders also comment

With female menstrual cycles having such an impact on exercise outcomes, is it time for the industry to recognise this, get more comfortable with the conversation and develop more expertise to guide and support women? We ask the experts

The global CEO of Barry’s reflects on the company’s evolution as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers

The A-lister has joined growing operator Pvolve to work on product development, marketing and programming strategy as it launches its global franchising model

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

New legislation is changing import tax on goods and materials from outside Europe and will trigger a reorganisation of supply chains, says Liz Terry

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

A new breed of health clubs is emerging with joining rules that include invitation-only and referral, with some requiring medical and training assessments, as Kath Hudson discovers

Fitronics will host its first-ever customer experience-focussed Summit, ConnectCX, on 3 October in Solihull, UK, in partnership with Proinsight.

We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more

The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision

The MD of Warehouse Gyms in Dubai tells Liz Terry about growing the business and the power of independents

How can operators tap into growing and more diverse Pilates market segments by changing the way they connect with people?

Peloton, which announced a major rebrand in May is also relaunching into the B2B market as Peloton for Business, which it says will offer "a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise clients".

The largest generation, Gen Z is often dubbed ‘generation active’. Les Mills research has established the potential to engage this cohort, as Jak Phillips explains

The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

With such a tough economic climate, it’s tempting to pass some of the costs on to members. Some operators are already doing so. But will the beleagured consumer stand it? Julie Allen passes on some interesting insights from Leisure-net’s pricing report.

As the sector in the UK welcomes more members and sees record market value, Leisure DB’s David Minton explains The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report 2023

Wigan Warriors has reduced rehabilitation time with the help of a Matrix Fitness gym transformation

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

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

The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years

Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women

Steph Eaves checks out the latest indoor cycling innovations designed to keep people pedalling

Weight loss drugs are hitting the mainstream, with pilot programmes underway. Liz Terry examines the threats and opportunities this creates for the sector

The Formula 1 World Championship team Williams Racing has partnered with Life Fitness to create a world-class training facility, designed to drive performance on and off the track