The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

The director of special projects for 4Global talks about the European DataHub and taking the company into the US market

New research explores over a decade of membership sales to uncover insights that can help operators attract and retain more members

It’s time for the fitness, health and wellness sector to lobby in partnership with other service sectors, such as retail and hospitality, says Liz Terry

News editor of HCM, Kath Hudson, taps the zeitgeist at the recent W3Fit EMEA industry event that was held in Sardinia, Italy

The founder and academy director of Mavericks Life Co talks about supporting PTs to build the skills needed to help people benefit from nature and the great outdoors

Everything you need to know about the HCM Summit 2024, including click-to-play links to all the speaker presentations on-demand

Half of global dementia cases could be prevented or stalled by lifestyle changes, according to a recent study by the Lancet Commission

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

The Gym Group’s CEO gives HCM a progress report, a year after he made the move from the world of media to the fitness industry

Wellness expert Oliver Patrick talks about the longevity opportunity and how to deploy tech innovations to gain a competitive advantage

The co-founder of Longevity, Neil King, and Andy Molyneux of Everybody Health and Leisure address key industry issues

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical activity.

ServiceSport Group has announced the expansion of its global footprint, with the launch of ServiceSport KSA in Saudi Arabia, says its chief commercial officer

The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses

The global CEO of Virgin Active and healthy food brand Kauai talks to Liz Terry about combining both operations in a high-value wellness business

What can health and fitness providers, employers and employees expect to gain from the expanding world of workplace wellbeing? Julie Cramer reports

The co-founder of Future Practice tells us about the company’s new suite of training courses aimed at helping fitness professionals excel in the wellness space

Foundry’s MD reveals plans to take its ‘posh spit and sawdust’ training concept to more local markets and also to pilot a franchise package

Third Space is working with Orbit4 on a system that’s revolutionising the management of its equipment and its operational performance

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

We talk to suppliers about how they create flexible and fit-for-purpose gym floors

Fitness technology and corporate wellness company, EGYM, has secured US$200 million of growth capital to expand its global fitness and healthtech platform.

German healthcare company, Bayer, is launching an ecosystem to support consumers as they age, comprising a supplement, app and biological age test.

Epassi UK enables health club operators to gain new members via its corporate wellness packages that tap growing consumer demand

Dr Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health says the time is ripe for the sector to step up and work alongside health professionals in prevention and cure for MSK issues, post-surgical rehab, Long COVID and those in treatment for cancer

Sally-Ann Turner says operators can partner with clinics to deliver weight loss drugs, while Joseph Rham reveals GLL is supporting a cancer intervention

A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which can flag up a range of health risks including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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