Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European employee benefit programme provider, Urban Sports Club.

Changing rooms are being elevated to be the next word in wellness and pampering as operators seek a competitive point of difference, finds Julie Cramer

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

Samsung UK’s new health suite is offering next-level employee wellness in partnership with Technogym

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth

Speedflex is a unique workout solution for facilities using a low-staff model, such as hotels and spas

Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have found that obesity can have genetic origins, prompting calls for a new approach by fitness professionals

We’ve waited too long for governments to understand and support us, it’s time for the sector to set its own course and innovate to make an impact says Liz Terry

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free or discounted access to more than 200 health services.

The last year has been defined by the final pandemic shake-out, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

The University of Bath has elevated its world-class sports facilities with a powerful Matrix Fitness equipment upgrade

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

Trade body, UK Active, and its partners have launched The Active Standard, a consumer-facing quality marque for members, as Paul Crane explains

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

Angela Brown explains Freedom Leisure’s decarbonisation commitments and Tash Fleming is delivering swimming for people with disabilities through WeSwim

Burnley Leisure is boosting exercise participation and building community through skill-based fitness in partnership with BOX12

Group exercise is the engine room of the sector, relying on its talent to deliver. Abi Harris asks industry experts how we can engage the next generation of instructors

New digital platforms are making the management of health club and gym assets efficient and straightforward while optimising resources, reports Julie Cramer

Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched a suite of franchise management software tools, built in collaboration with its franchise partners.

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

EGYM is transforming fitness programmes in North Northamptonshire

ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence

Speedflex continues its successful growth, delivering a new Connected Fitness Zone for Everyone Active

The key to success and recognition for the sector ultimately lies in skilfully encouraging engagement – from childhood to adulthood – says Liz Terry

The team at industry research outfit, Active Insight, celebrate 25 years of advisory work and outline their succession plan to Kate Cracknell

Michael Whitelock, children’s activities manager at Horizon Leisure tells HCM how the operator is supporting home-schooled children