Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oliver Patrick, gives his view on the five biggest trends for the next year

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

Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes, according to new research.

David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

Tiny improvements to sleep, diet and activity levels have major benefits for heart health, according to a study from the University of Sydney

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

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

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical benefits of exercise – in findings that could reshape how the health and fitness industry understands training and performance.

A new study shows that the brain is able to programme endurance capacity

The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study by the University College London (UCL), published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.

A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.

New research casts doubt on the effects of collagen on muscle-building

Kath Hudson asks the experts what approaches in elite sports recovery could be successfully brought to the gym floor

Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer growth signals and switch on DNA repair, according to research from Newcastle University, UK.

Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to a study.

PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international portfolio to better support pre and post-natal women.

Researchers find the limits for calorie burn during exercise

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

American luxury fitness and lifestyle brand, Equinox, has unveiled a women’s health and performance programme, EQX ARC.

Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New Zealand university has found sleep to be the biggest contributor to mental wellbeing.

Researchers at Leiden University in the Netherlands show that smartwatches fail to differentiate between excitement and stress

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

Smartwatches are consumer gadgets, not medical tools say researchers from Leiden University, after a study found that wearables can’t tell the difference between stress and excitement.

The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said that if everyone who is overweight reduced their food intake by 216 calories a day (equivalent to a single bottle of fizzy drink), obesity rates would be halved, while cutting 50 calories a day would lift 340,000 children and two million adults out of obesity.

Interest in saunas is driving growth in both social wellness and recovery and now a study from the University of Oregon has found hot tubs also have a role to play in the mix, by delivering some superior health benefits.

Sudden cardiac death is unusually high among male bodybuilders worldwide, with the highest risk among professional bodybuilders, according to new research published in European Heart Journal.

A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in Hong Kong on 1 July.

A new study of identical twins has delved into how much genes and the environment impact mental health and the development of neurodiverse traits – useful insight for operators looking to better understand their customers.

The fitness, health and wellness veteran is co-founder of new social wellness brand 432. He tells us about the first launch in Amsterdam

Combining step-tracking with mindfulness training boosts long-term motivation to exercise, according to a new study from the University of Bath