JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the JD Gyms PT Academy.

JD Gyms has introduced a new group exercise class for the new year.

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

Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in Islington, London.

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK – the document is currently being processed, with details due in nine days.

As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a letter to the government warning of a “major mental and physical crisis” if financial support is not provided for the sector.

The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

There are signs the mid market is back with a vengeance. Or did it never really go away? We ask the experts

Creating an exciting, fully immersive digital ecosystem for members on the gym floor is all down to the latest tech. Top equipment suppliers show us how

The MD of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about creating new products, new motivations and a whole new vision, as he’s tasked with reinventing the brand as a standalone enterprise

Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members to its board

What pricing models can operators deploy to rebuild business after lockdowns? Kath Hudson investigates

Fitness First UK has changed its pricing structure and is now offering a flexible membership with no contract and no joining fee, giving members the option to access up to all of its 45 clubs.

Fitness tech startup Motosumo has secured a Series A funding round, which it will use to expand and develop its at-home indoor cycling platform.

The chair of énergie and vice chair of BMF on bringing together indoor, outdoor, online and VR fitness

Be Military Fit (BMF), the outdoor fitness operator which is co-owned by Bear Grylls and NM Capital, has chosen Glofox as its software partner for both its UK and international franchise network.

Outdoor fitness franchise BMF is launching a £1m initiative to help PTs and exercise professionals get back to work

BMF with Bear Grylls will look to active people across the continent with BeActive Hour, a European-wide initiative set for 30 May.

The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow

Be Military Fit (BMF) is planning to diversify its offer – and then expand globally through franchising, according to its managing director Tommy Mathews.

The CEO of BMF talks about working with Bear Grylls, launching a global franchise business and his new nonexecutive director, Jan Spaticchia

Ten Health and Fitness has opened its ninth studio in an office building in central London, with the aim of helping people with sedentary jobs become more healthier.

Bridging the gap between medical and fitness

Boutique health and fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness plans to double the size of its business over the next three years, having secured a £4m growth capital investment from Foresight Group.

David Lloyd Leisure has announced the rollout of its boutique-style HIIT concept, Blaze. We chat to DLL’s Michelle Dand and Jack Claxton about the new offering

The adventurer has invested in BMF – formerly British Military Fitness, but now rebranding and launching into franchising

Fitness operator Ten Health and Fitness is launching a 2,700sq ft (251sq m) studio in west London's Fitzrovia at the beginning of May.