Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout for the World event on 20 June, in support of UNICEF.

Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining training, recovery and relaxation.

Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of the Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of its strength ecosystem.

Always at the cutting edge of wellness trends, Anna Bjurstam argues that social connection, spirituality and healing past trauma are hugely important and their potential impact has yet to be mined

The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

Author, NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist, Julia Seibold, talks about how to build those all important, future-proofing soft skills

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

Findings from the second UK Health and Fitness Market Report, undertaken by Grant Thornton, which showed that penetration has achieved record levels

Group exercise specialists, Les Mills, questioned 10,000 consumers across five continents about their fitness habits in the 2026 Global Fitness Report. One of the key takeaways is that joy is a major motivator of making a fitness habit stick

Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

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

Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into yoga and Pilates classes through a partnership with Bon Charge.

HCM Handbook editor, Kath Hudson, welcomes you to the 2026-2027 edition.

Total Fitness polled more than 5,000 UK adults to find out what women want from the gym experience and shares the fascinating insights with the industry

Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

Industry veteran, Martyn Allison, provides a reality check with the reminder that so many people are still priced out of physical activity. He calls for cross-sector collaboration to tackle the problem

Another piece of research which Total Fitness has shared with the industry. As the industry becomes ever more tech-driven, it’s a reminder not to forget the basics – welcoming staff, cleanliness and not being too crowded

Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres of water to support the body evenly in a zero-gravity-like experience.

Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and is committed to meeting all legal obligations after news of a tribunal has made national headlines.

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.

The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom

The founder of SP&Co Group is building bridges between acute healthcare and community wellbeing systems

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. 

Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry

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

The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables

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.