The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

The operations manager of Mid Devon Leisure talks Kath Hudson through its rebrand to Active Mid Devon

Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first immersive Peloton workout space on a college campus.

The last year has been defined by the final pandemic shake-out, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

Positive company culture can add commercial value and a competitive advantage, as Kath Hudson discovers

UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost increases the fitness sector will incur as a result of the Autumn Budget.

Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances.

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on people's physical activity levels.

An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation, is being established to investigate the issue of declining health in the UK workforce and recommend action that can be taken by both the government and employers.

The London Boutique Studio Report 2023 from Leisure DB examines how the sector has emerged from the pandemic, as David Minton reports

There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London, an increase of 17.4 per cent when compared to 2018 – a year considered the 'heyday' for the sector.

Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to increase funding for prevention.

The CIMSPA leader took the association from last chance saloon to award-winning organisation. Here she reflects on the gruelling early years

Kate Cracknell talks to the serial fitness entrepreneurs behind the new Forest House concept and other innovative health and fitness brands

Changes to VAT legislation that impact gyms managed in-house by local authorities in the UK will disrupt the contracting landscape, says Liz Terry

The industry veteran and CEO of Mosaic Spa and Health Clubs talks about the challenges of being a high-end operator when budget clubs arrived on the scene

Fitness First UK’s annual ‘Red Monday’ campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023, increased visits by a third and resulted in sign ups from a thousand new members.

The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support to businesses as part of the updated Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS).

The director and founder of Sport for Confidence believes operators can change lives by working with occupational therapists to provide for people from marginalised populations

The CEO of the Body Fit Training franchise is pushing out globally – including a UK launch – following a major deal with Xponential Fitness

The sector is at a crossroads due to soaring energy prices. In this major case study, HCM looks at St Sidwell’s Point, Exeter – the first Passivhaus leisure centre – and talks to the team behind the project about achieving a transformational 70 per cent reduction in energy usage

The founder of the Bristol Co-operative Gym shows us how his club model is creating a more inclusive approach to community health and fitness

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

Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio, with a target of reaching more than 1,000 clubs by 2030.

UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with direct financial support.

3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD

A cross-party DCMS Committee in the UK has called on the government to launch a Work Out to Help Out campaign to incentivise people to get involved in organised sport and physical activity.

UCL tracked the nation’s psychological response to the pandemic from dragging bikes out of sheds in L1.0 to spending more time on the sofa in L3.0

With financial pressures brought on by the pandemic, will we see more local councils bringing the management of gym and leisure facilities back in-house?