With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a possible successor, the fitness, health and wellness sector is evaluating its position. 

A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing out on revenue and retention opportunities they could be enjoying if they maximised the performance of their personal training businesses.

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

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

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

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

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.

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the UK.

A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised wellness protocols focused on recovery and longevity.

EGYM is debuting a new Smart Strength line today (5 March) in Munich, which will be exhibited at next month’s FIBO expo in Cologne, Germany.

Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks to wipe the slate clean, following several years facing litigation from multiple US agencies.

In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful use of heat, designed to support the body’s natural physiological processes.

Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open in early March at The Whiteley in Bayswater, London.

Operators risk a fine if they don’t comply with new laws on membership payments

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, have collaborated to launch a Sleep and Recovery Coach Course.

The founder and CEO of MoreYoga talks to HCM about making high quality yoga affordable and accessible for all

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised obesity as a “chronic, progressive and relapsing” disease and is backing the use of GLP-1 medicines, such as Ozempic, as a treatment.

Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.

OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a design and innovation company founded by Yves Behar.

Workplace wellness schemes now go well beyond gym memberships, with increasingly-aware employees looking for wider wellbeing services

Exposing the body to cold temperatures has proven to be one of the most effective natural strategies for improving quality of life and slowing down the ageing process.

Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched a physiotherapy arm, named Prime Physio.

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the spa and wellness industry according to each of its initiatives.

Construction work is underway on the Newhaven Health Hub, a co-location project combining medical and fitness facilities, being led by Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils.

The Everything App has launched aimed at getting UK health workers and their families active with on-demand, live-streamed and in-person fitness and wellbeing activities.

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

Shares in Xponential Fitness are rising following the news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission investigation (SEC) into the company has closed with no enforcement action being taken.

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.