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.

Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.

Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.

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.

Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

Deloitte writes about the 13th edition of the European Health and Fitness Market Report, commissioned by EuropeActive

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

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

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

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

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

HCM Handbook’s annual prediction of key trends, influences and opportunities coming down the tracks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.

Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.

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

Do influencers bring valuable marketing to clubs, or simply cause harm to other members? Kath Hudson asks the experts

Matrix and Energie Fitness have partnered to transform an iconic landmark into a premium four-floor fitness destination

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

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk, in a new initiative timed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Strength training is evolving, driven by high demand and changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their new products are serving this growth

Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment

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