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

Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems on the importance of prescribing lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and nutrition, alongside GLP-1 medications.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the world to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol.

JD Gyms is delivering 'sector-leading metrics' as well as record pre-tax profits, turnover and EBITDA, CEO, Alun Peacock, has told HCM.

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

Les Mills and UK Active partner to publish the first industry report on GLP-1 drugs and muscle mass

New research brings WHO exercise guidlines into question

Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise and strength training has been revealed in a report from Les Mills and UK Active.

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.

The CEO of JD Gyms reflects on the brand’s development and outlines plans for growth, as it opens its 100th club

We’re in the middle of a 21st century Renaissance, driven by Gen Alpha, who are more focused on health and community, says analyst and founder of Leisure DB, David Minton

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as essential, despite rising living costs.

New research published by The Lancet Public Health has found 7,000 steps a day can be enough to protect against a range of illnesses.

Europe Active’s Kai Troll gives a briefing on an EU obesity initiative and Paul Batman calls for a new focus on achievable exercise

A summary of the Health & Fitness Association’s research into the global market.

Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to demand, England's National Health Service (NHS) is set to open a network of mental health crisis centres across the country to relieve the pressure on overcrowded hospital accident and emergency services.

The GM of jiu jitsu wellness concept Arma reveals plans to fuse the sport with health and fitness to create a new model

Operators are improving lifetime value by helping more members make the journey from the gym floor to the studio, as group training evolves

Cliff Collins gives the historic background to the development of the health and fitness sector across the Continent

In a special report, Cliff Collins asks if the sector in Europe is heading in the right direction in terms of policy and priorities and suggests new ways forward

The legendary broadcaster can still do the splits at 80. Now she’s uniting the world of dance for wellbeing and wants health clubs to join the cause

BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK campaign, backed by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, which aims to inspire people to dance.

Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association (HFA), says cost is still a barrier to joining gyms, which is limiting the industry’s impact on population health.

The 2024 HFA Global Report reveals a resilient sector, predicts further market growth and highlights the biggest operators

The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic challenges, the fitness industry has rebounded from the pandemic.

Steph Eaves asks suppliers how the increased interest in strength training is changing the focus of their business

With gym-goers now able to track and analyse every part of their fitness journey, we look at how this impacts outcomes

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according to the World Health Organization, with 69 per cent meeting the guidelines.

David Minton looks at the power of community in enhancing quality of life and longevity and says the health club sector can drive this change, especially if we put effort into building communities