The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, reports Muir Gray

Jason Bailey highlights Oldham’s work connecting hospital and health club

The World Athletics president talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X, the World Treadmill Championships, in partnership with Technogym

UK Active’s new CEO explains why he believes the sector can drive consumer engagement to double in size

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the benefit of operators and members

Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full- body health scan and launched a new mobile app that integrates wearable data into the assessment process.

Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than physiotherapy, according to a study carried out by the University of Exeter and Global Social Prescribing Alliance.

With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position. 

A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat chronic pain, anxiety and burnout at the neurological source.

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment.

Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

PureGym’s Rebecca Passmore, Karl Sanft from 24 Hour Fitness and SATS’ Sondre Gravir are among the line up of industry leaders to share their opinions on a range of subjects, including whether cardio is making a comeback and where the recovery trend will go

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company is now aiming to generate £2 billion by 2030.

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart bike, which has been designed to better meet the expectations of increasingly data- driven users.

Record UK market penetration reveals a deeper shift in consumer engagement, a new report finds

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

Following the conclusion of a US$7. 5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist, alongside Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass.

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company