Broken hearts are real and exercise, such as swimming and cycling, can help heal them, says a research team from the University of Aberdeen

A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully treat Takotsuba syndrome, also known as a broken heart.

A driver of mental and physical health, vagus nerve protocols have huge potential to support health club members, as Kath Hudson discovers

Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to open two more sites in the capital and expand to other UK cities this year.

A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which can flag up a range of health risks including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Being passed over for a promotion early in his career gave the now CEO of Urban Gym Group the push he needed to climb the ranks of the fitness industry. He talks to Kath Hudson about what it taught him

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

As strength training booms, a study from Iowa State University shows it’s important to have a mixed programme, as cardio training brings important health benefits

Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the destination was one takeaway of the industry titans’ panel on empire building, comprised of three industry entrepreneurs.

While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.

From getting sacked to risking it all, industry leaders share their learnings from tough times

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

Could health assessments be the ultimate retention solution, asks Steph Eaves

The ACE Summit looked at how health clubs can support women at all life stages

Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen in their breath, has raised US$62m in Series B funding. The round was led by Pitango Venture Capital, with participating investors including, Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Unorthodox Ventures, Almeda Capital and Disruptive VC.

In the UK, NICE no longer recommends graded exercise therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

In a controversial U-turn, the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has gone back on its previous recommendation of prescribing exercise therapy for people suffering from ME or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The physical activity sector can step up as an essential service by helping people during their recovery from COVID-19. HCM takes a look at some emerging initiatives

This was a year when research helped transformed the gym sector into a serious political force. Two pieces of work stand out in terms of timely impact

Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to Catherine McKinnell, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North.

A new platform, marketed as an "emotional fitness studio" and offering live classes and one-on-one therapy, has secured US$3m worth of seed funding.

Persistent and rising levels of lifestyle disease across the world have exacerbated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of The Lancet.

Readers share their views on the government’s obesity strategy and how to best support COVID-19 survivors

Gyms and health clubs are a cornerstone of the global recovery from COVID-19 – and should be given the necessary backing by governments, according to Phillip Mills, founder and executive director of Les Mills.

The fitness sector is perfectly placed to help people recovering from the effects of COVID- 19, according to a thought leadership analysis in the latest issue of HCM magazine.

Gyms must be recognised as a cornerstone of our global recovery from COVID-19, says Phillip Mills

COVID-19 survivors face a long road to recovery. What role can the health and fitness industry play in supporting them? Our experts share their thoughts

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. We predict the top 20 trends in fitness for the coming year

The Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre is working to improve population health

In a boost to the gym and physical activity sector, the UK's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries has called on Brits to get fit and lose weight this summer, in preparation for the return of COVID-19 in the winter months.