Heart rate training and gamified technology are creating uplifting fitness experiences that keep members coming back for more, as Julie Cramer reports

The Higher Order founders talk to HCM about their new social wellness concept in West Palm Beach, Florida

Gen Alpha, and Chinese and Indian imports were talking points at this year’s W3Fit, held in Spain

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

Female health and customised exercise programmes are now firmly part of the mainstream, says Liz Terry

Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness

The sector has flipped from being supply-to demand-led, with this being a major focus of the HCM Summit, says Liz Terry

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

EGYM presents its latest groundbreaking innovations, including a new Smart Strength machine, advanced onboarding and EGYM Genius

The founder of Deia Health talks about lifestyle medicine and the increased appetite for wellness spaces that overlap with healthcare

Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell

The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house

Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all- new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength workouts.

AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady.

The CEO of Plymouth Active on the area’s strategic plan to use physical activity with public health to tackle inequalities

Longevity is no longer an abstract concept—it’s a market force reshaping how people train, recover, and live.

Ojmar has unveiled the world’s first batteryless smart locker lock with integrated online management

Colets Health & Fitness is supporting active ageing with Technogym Biostrength

A new report from the Health and Fitness Association in collaboration with Deloitte India shows the exciting potential of the Indian Fitness market

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) in the UK is expanding a pilot on suicide prevention, using the Flow Neuroscience brain-stimulation headset, following remarkable early results.

The CEO of Purpose Brands on the company’s ambitious goal to reach 10 million members globally by 2030

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

Validating the credentials of professionals in the industry must be a focus, says Liz Terry

Google has revealed a new, AI-powered personalised health coach for wearers of Fitbit and Pixel trackers and smartwatches.

The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their part in accelerating the science behind biomedical interventions that affect the ageing process and improve health outcomes.

A hospital redevelopment in the UK is set to create an age-friendly wellness neighbourhood designed to support people as they get older and serve as a benchmark in the UK.