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

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added an experiential zone called the Wellness Oasis to highlight the evolving nature of the industry.

Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European employee benefit programme provider, Urban Sports Club.

The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health has identified an ‘alarming and ‘dangerous’ mental health crisis. The sector must act, says Liz Terry

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

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial the Wellhub network across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs.

HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the NHS with stroke rehabilitation to avoid millions being left with life-changing disabilities.

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

Survivalist, Bear Grylls has partnered with four mental health heavyweights and former TV producer, Neil Smith, to create an app targeted directly at men. Mettle is designed to promote sleep, help people manage stress and improve mental focus.

Gympass, the aggregator which specialises in corporate wellbeing, has achieved a US$2.4bn valuation, up from US$2.2bn two years ago.

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

Growing interest in corporate wellness is creating exciting new opportunities for the health and fitness industry, finds Kath Hudson

The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers

Nike has partnered with Netflix to stream 30 hours of Nike Training Club (NTC) workouts across all territories in ten languages.

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

Ness, a US startup that is developing a range of wellness-driven credit cards, has launched its first product, the Ness Rewards app, with longer-term plans to deliver health insurance in the US via its credit cards.

Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its Stay Fit Private Fitness programme. The exercise spaces are located in converted guest rooms and offer a collection of cardio and strength-training equipment.

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

The industry is conflicted when it comes to offering weight loss programmes and interventions. HCM examines the issues

Leisure centre operator Everyone Active has formed a partnership with WW (formerly called Weight Watchers), which will see the two combining their exercise and dietary services.

Mobile data and analytics provider App Annie has released its State Of Mobile 2021 report, in which the company estimates that more than 71,000 new health and fitness apps were launched in 2020.

A new study from the Global Wellness Institute highlights the scope of the $121bn mental wellbeing market

A personalised sexual wellness app has been launched with the aim of improving people’s sex lives

Mindfulness app provider, Headspace, is making a bid to support US-based healthcare professionals curb anxiety and stress during the coronavirus shutdown.

The latest research from Mintel reveals that private health and fitness clubs had a record-breaking year in 2019

The Active IQ Mental Health Awareness Course

Sleep services are being offered by some gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?

The first Welltodo Summit is set to take place on 13 July, bringing together business leaders, industry experts, investors and founders of the world’s leading wellness brands with an aim to help attendees find new ways to succeed in the global wellness industry.

Spa and wellness brands have a massive opportunity to shape the future of wellness by assisting consumers in their quest to live healthier, even richer lives, says Mia Kyricos, chief brand officer for Spafinder Wellness Inc, writing in the latest edition of Spa Opportunities magazine.