All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will reinforce outdated misconceptions about the sustainability of the fruit.

Palace Merano, the Italian medi-spa has launched a new programme called The Sport Recovery Lab which focuses on physical recovery while also revealing a new tie-up with French football legend Zinédine Zidane.

Future Practice co-founder and Modern Wellness podcaster, Oliver Patrick, kicks off the HCM Summit today in central London.

England rugby legend and founder of the One Living brand, Jonny Wilkinson, is now on stage at the HCM Summit, in central London, being interviewed by HCM editor, Liz Terry.

Fitness First’s turnaround is off to an encouraging start, with like-for-like revenues to 31 March up by 12 per cent to £38.4 million and the forward momentum continuing.

Twelve million shares in Life Time Group Holdings are currently in play since CEO, Bahram Akradi revealed the company intends to sell six million shares, while certain stockholders are selling a further six million in an underwritten public offering.

Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering, giving access to hundreds of new workouts.

Rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson has been announced as a keynote speaker for the HCM Summit on 24 October in London.

High-end country club operator, Life Time Group Holdings, has closed a US$40 million sale and leaseback transaction.

The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers

In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of Life Time, the company has released strong year-end profits, achieving record revenues and EBITDA.

John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) has partnered with fitness tech firm Ocuray to create a neurofitness training wearable designed specifically for tennis.

Panatta, a fitness and bodybuilding brand that has been in business for more than six decades, was the star of the RIMINI WELLNESS 2023 event held on 1-4 June in Rimini, Italy.

What to expect at this year’s Elevate show at London’s Excel

Kymira infrared technology-enabled sportswear uses Celliant’s textiles, which contain thermo- reactive minerals and trace elements. These are either embedded into the yarn or applied directly to the fabric, enabling body heat to be transformed into infrared energy.

Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more

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

The health and fitness industry is eagerly awaiting the return of Elevate, which will take place on 15-16 June 2022 at ExCeL London.

Boutique chain Trib3 will become one of the first fitness operators to establish a presence in the metaverse, making its workouts available in The Sandbox.

A new app called Trakk, from Pulse Fitness, promises triple benefits to operators, says Chris Johnson

David Beckham has been named the new global partner for F45 Training.

Myzone has announced it's partnering with Wigan Warriors as the rugby club’s official heart rate monitor supplier.

Hussle has secured a deal to become the selected fitness partner of digital banking app Revolut.

Software is helping operators win during the pandemic. HCM takes a look at inspiring collaborations

The merger of two tech firms will result in the creation of a business software company serving the wider fitness and boutique wellness industries.

The founder of boutique business TRIB3 talks COVID, kindness and the company’s ambitious global plans

The physical and mental health of women in the UK has been put under unprecedented pressure by the pandemic, according to Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.

The Gym Group has brought in Wais Shaifta and Rio Ferdinand as non-executive directors, signalling a broadening of its remit, new horizons and an intention to continue to refine and expand its member offering.