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

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

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

While AI offers many opportunities, it’s also somewhat daunting. AI expert, author and futurist, Christian Kromme, believes honing our soft skills is the way to stay indispensable

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

Shocked by the UK loneliness statistics, charitable trust Mytime Active has been doubling down on its community outreach projects.

Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.

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

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

High-level training is not only about intensity and performance, but also about the ability to build consistency over time through a conscious approach to recovery, says Riccardo Turri

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

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver life-saving support for anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

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

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of affluent 25- to 44-year-olds whose attitudes to health and wellbeing are remarkably consistent across national boundaries.

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit as Q1 revenues drop.

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh light on how consumers really think about health, with the findings having implications for the spa and wellness sector.

Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout.

Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives Survey, which covers November 2024 to November 2025.

Kath Hudson talks to the new chair of UK Active’s Independent Council

On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost operator is looking to build on the strong start it has in the US following the Blink Fitness acquisition.

Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a “prolonged period of financial difficulty.”

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.

Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20 reformer Pilates studios in Switzerland.

Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which will enable operators to deliver more connected, motivating, high-quality fitness experiences at scale.

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

BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark