A study by Decathlon has found that couples who train together stay together

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure talks to HCM about new models, standalone boutiques and growing the estate

As it has become a trend, more operators are offering body scanning. We ask some to share their experiences

Get inspired by our round up of recent high-end changing room installations

Consumers are seeking varied, effective workouts. It’s time to take a new approach to designing fitness areas, as Physical Company’s James Anderson explains

Charlie Bourne, MD of new luxury health club Eden One, talks about developing a new combination of facilities

Rising workplace stress among employees has led companies to increase their investment in incentives as rewards, with wearable fitness gadgets among the most popular corporate perks.

Class Boutique Fitness has collaborated with Physical Company to create a boutique studio offering that’s as inclusive as it is effective

Steve Mellor, owner of AMP Athletic, has installed Myzone to drive his business. We find out how it’s enabling him to deliver great service to his members

HCM talks to Fraser Smith about founding his studio and why he picked miha bodytec as his supplier and EMS training for his USP

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019

Lauren Heath-Jones reveals the latest product launches from Rotators Shield, Life Fitness, Tribe Sports and Auster

Jo Cherrett on exercise and ageing and Stuart Stokes has advice on exercise referral

Inspiring better health and wellbeing for Suffolk communities

Those who use fitness trackers are twice as likely to enjoy their gym workout (61 per cent), when compared to those who don’t (30 per cent).

Auro launches a new personal training app; Pavigym’s Wexo flooring supports cross-training zones; FunXtion’s online training tool explained and Vitapure presents its drinks dispenser, which makes money, while reducing single plastic usage

HCM talks to the sister duo behind the launch of flexology, one of the UK’s first stretching studio brands

HCM talks to Rasmus Ingerslev, Emma Barry, dave Stalker and Steven Scales about trends in the industry and what’s coming down the track for 2020 in terms of opportunities and threats

Build new training experiences with Technogym in 2020

A top trend for 2020 is retreats, as fitness operators such as Third space and Dime partner with boutique travel operators to extend their relationship with members beyond the club

A knockout partnership

Bodystreet, the global leader in Electro Muscle Stimulation training, has had a successful year in 2019, growing their reach across the UK. Master franchisor Mark Holland tells us more

As ukactive pushes for government to focus on physical activity for healthcare, Brad Tucker, managing director at Premier Global NASM, explains how the training provider is evolving its programmes to help fitness professionals deliver person-centred, holistic health solutions

Circuits are a powerful way to deliver a controlled and effective workout to people of a range of abilities in a short time frame. We look at some of the leading systems

Check out these innovative new products in health and fitness from Crown Sports Lockers and Power Plate

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Bryan O'Rourke and Legend’s Sean Maguire investigate how the industry is preparing for the next decade of fitness and wellbeing

The artificial intelligence revolution is ramping up across many industries. Experts discuss how the fitness industry can best utilise these new technologies

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh shares the most interesting findings from the 2019 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

A sober reminder of how far this industry has to go