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

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

Staying in touch with lapsed members can reboot engagement and ultimately participation, but how can operators navigate the hurdles of GDPR?

The MD of Benefit Systems tells Kate Cracknell how the company gives access to 5k facilities through its MultiSport card

The pioneering fitness entrepreneur tells us how he’s injecting science and style into his latest venture in New York City

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

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

Why pay for a membership and not use it? A joint investigation by HCM and Active Insights explores a question that has never been answered, as Julie Allen reports

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

Mental health scores have dived along with bank balances in the last few years. Dr Colin Bryant from ACE says this presents an opportunity for the industry to step up provision so mental health is cared for as well as physical.

Despite challenging market conditions, people in Europe are flooding back to their health clubs, says Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte Germany

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to focus on cycling, with new Apple Watch functionality that can deliver similar results to specialised cycling computers.

Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym. Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

What’s trending in the world of exercise monitoring in 2023? Frances Marcellin catches up with some leading fit tech suppliers to find out

Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered

Registration is now open for Elevate, the largest UK trade show dedicated to fitness, sport and physical activity.

ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown

Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold

Xplor Gym is an innovative new ‘all in one’ gym management software solution with a mission to free fitness operators from having to compromise on performance over features. Co-founder Ben Vincent explains how the company is aiming to set the new standard.

Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof

Wearable technology is 2023’s number one worldwide fitness trend according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which has released a list of 20 industry trends taken from its annual survey.

Following 3 very successful years, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit is returning this February 8-9, 2023 to explore the industry's most pressing challenges and hottest trends.

Garmin has released its Connect Fitness Report for 2022, which shows that users of its tech have returned to their pre-pandemic fitness habits.

It all started with a gym and now the sector is part of one of the biggest movements on earth

Gen Z’s attitude to fitness is changing the game when it comes to engagement with exercise, as Miranda Markham reports

Rigs are a familiar element on the gym floor. Frances Marcellin asks how their use can be optimised

UK Active’s Digital Futures initiative is reaping significant rewards for operators