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

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.

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

The entrepreneur and athlete talks to Kath Hudson about tackling challenges, healing old wounds and creating his new Manhug initiative

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

What does a premium body composition experience actually look like?

Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company is now aiming to generate £2 billion by 2030.

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.

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.

Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance usage in premium wellness settings – helping clubs focus on measurement accuracy, workflow integration and member-facing clarity.

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

A report by Deloitte and EuropeActive reveals a reshaping of the fitness sector

As UK market penetration hits 18 per cent, how much higher could it go?

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

New insights show the health and fitness market growing strongly across Europe, says Liz Terry

Fitness platform, Zing Coach, has teamed up with Les Mills, in a partnership that gives its users access to group workouts, through its proprietary AI model.

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.

According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans belonged to a gym, studio or fitness facility in 2025 – an all-time high.

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.

Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many women’s lives, according to the new white paper from UK mid-market operator, Total Fitness.

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

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company

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

A white paper on women’s fitness, commissioned by Total Fitness, is a call to action says its CEO, Sophie Lawler

Recovery is now a key part of the wellness journey. Suppliers discuss their hero products and reveal what’s next

While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause internal conflict for some users.

Tony Veal and Atara Sivan on why access to leisure needs more focus from leaders