Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.

International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply integrated with GLP-1 treatment.

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.

HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid that opens upwards like a shell.

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

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

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

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

Physiologist, wellbeing expert and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oliver Patrick, gives his view on the five biggest trends for the next year

The Indian fitness market presents an enormous opportunity – the Health & Fitness Association shares insights from its India Fitness Market Report 2025

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

The 20th State of the Industry Report reveals a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.

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.

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio.

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

Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch of Farm Club, on 15 June.

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change