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.

New research casts doubt on the effects of collagen on muscle-building

Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based training more accessible.

Peloton has announced a complete overhaul of its portfolio which will see it introducing an all- new Cross Training Series designed to maximise the benefits of both cardio and strength workouts.

Outcomes for people who experience strokes in England will be vastly improved going forward, thanks to an AI tool which has now been installed at all 107 stroke centres.

A study has found indoor cycling improves hip osteoarthritis

The new COO of Nuffield Health talks to Kate Cracknell about plans to take the brand’s current health and fitness estate to its highest level yet

Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save the NHS millions, according to the CLEAT study by Bournemouth University.

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.

Professor Nick Webborn, chair of the British Paralympic Association, has been appointed chair of UK Sport for the next four years.

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer and its treatment, according to an umbrella review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

NHS England has released a report, Harnessing the benefits of physical activity that suggests it is keen to collaborate with the physical activity sector.

With more than one gym opening per week and the integration of Blink Fitness underway in the US, the new CEO of PureGym talks to Kate Cracknell

From percussive treatments to dedicated biohacking suites, Julie Cramer looks at the technology that’s driving the recovery movement

The duo have brought together a wellness trust and a GP federation to create a new model with clinical governance embedded at its heart, as Kate Cracknell reports

Greater Manchester’s Prehab4Cancer programme is continuing to report outstanding results, with a recent evaluation showing the benefits to both patients and the health service.

Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration project, Sheerness Revival, funded by the UK government.

Dr Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health says the time is ripe for the sector to step up and work alongside health professionals in prevention and cure for MSK issues, post-surgical rehab, Long COVID and those in treatment for cancer

With one in six people in the world set to be aged over 60 by 2030, the demand for healthy ageing and longevity services is expected to rise. We talk to operators active in this space and ask how their premium offerings can filter down to the mainstream

From brain training and body sculpting, to ‘gesture tech’ and binaural beats, HCM predicts the trends that will impact and shape the sector

UK Active is calling on the government for support to scale up its MSK Hubs model following an evaluation that shows the success of a recent pilot programme.

A serious health challenge in his 20s led the industry veteran to seek a new way of living

The growing use of weight loss drugs is creating a perfect storm for the sector, presenting opportunities and threats. Now is the time to act, says Liz Terry

UK Active has initiated a new research project with Savanta to dive deeper into what truly motivates today’s consumers

We talk to the former rugby player and World Cup hero about the launch of his new brand One Living, and mission to champion both physical and mental wellbeing

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

Musculoskeletal issues are one of the biggest causes of workplace absenteeism, coming at a huge personal cost to individuals and causing an economic drag. How can the health club sector make an impact?

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry, predicts key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including nocturnal living, gesture tech, brain training and small cost concepts

The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell