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

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

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

Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as a brand ambassador to champion a new era of healthy and active ageing.

Innerva launches Connect, a technology platform designed to power the next evolution of its power-assisted exercise equipment and support active ageing.

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

European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order to accelerate its pipeline and enter new territories.

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

Consumer demand and product innovation is making Pilates an exciting proposition for health clubs, finds Julie Cramer

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

Active Hastings is adding two new classes to its active ageing programme, Stronger for Life, designed to improve strength and balance, backed with funding from Active Sussex.

Matrix Fitness is bringing innovation to group exercise and functional training spaces

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.

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

Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award- winning Ageing Well Project.

What really needs to happen for the physical activity sector to effectively integrate with healthcare? Leaders in the field share their thoughts

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

Skillcourt UK is thrilled to announce the official launch of its innovative platform at The Kia Oval in London.

The booming market for strength training is driving growth in everything from hardware to programming, as Steph Eaves discovers

In these trying times, taking the ostrich approach and hoping things will get better is not going to cut it. Emma Barry, author of Building a Badass Boutique, says it’s time to tool up and gives some pointers on how.

With research proving the efficacy of gentler exercise modalities, we ask our experts if they think the slow exercise trend is here to stay

Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power- assisted exercise studios and unlock the potential of the UK’s ageing population.

Europe Active is working to unite the sector across the continent. CEO Andreas Paulsen reflects on the opportunities, directions and challenges faced by operators and policymakers and outlines key policies

Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success

Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, reveals new research highlighting the need for a more effective approach to fitness and ageing

We need to change the way we measure the impact of the sector, with a new focus on outcomes, says Liz Terry

UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) is backing research to investigate the lack of older adults accessing facilities for exercise and the barriers they face.

The global pandemic has dwarfed the impact of any recession, but how is the UK market bouncing back? LeisureDB does a deep dive into the numbers for businesses with members on Direct Debits, with the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report 2022

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people