The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

Orbit4 and GymNation have partnered to drive tech innovation into the heart of the businesses, transforming operations

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath

Active Insight’s Julie Allen talks us through the results of the UK’s Moving Communities Customer Experience Survey.

A clinic offering longevity medicine and health optimisation packages, Humanaut Health, will launch its first franchise in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, US, in July – following the success of its flagship centre in Austin Texas that launched in October last year.

CEO of Trouble Global and industry provocateur, Emma Barry, gives her annual review of the current – somewhat contradictory – trends and gives advice to operators about how to futureproof their businesses.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

A study by researchers at the UK's University of Bath has found that daily mindfulness training increases people's overall intentions to stay active in the long term when tracked their steps.

A UK Active market report by Deloitte shows positive growth and increasing consumer demand, says Matthew Wade

Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has been appointed chief longevity officer for luxury hospitality concept, The Estate.

ServiceSport has introduced MyHub to revolutionise gym equipment management

From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors

LiveWire Warrington is leading the way in revolutionising gym management by integrating digital solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance the member experience

Digital PT platform GoXPro has integrated with AI nutrition app, CalorieCam.

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.

A Kickstarter campaign is underway to fund a fully automated wearable nutrition tracker which takes photos of food and calculates its calorific and nutritional values.

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

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

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

Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth initiatives and reach a global audience.

The University of Warwick has unveiled a £1 million refurbished gym in partnership with Matrix Fitness

New technology is supporting the development of ‘workout builders’, which use AI to design customised exercises to enhance member results

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

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

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

Gymnation has carried out a six-month study which shows the power of connecting with members digitally and celebrating their achievements.

Myzone has appointed Vahid Zadeh, as its new chief technology officer to lead the company’s tech development and expansion. He will work with chief digital officer, Leon Rudge.

Wearable technology pioneer, Ultrahuman, has launched a smart ring able to detect atrial fibrillation, the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.