The Middle East’s largest low-cost chain, Gymnation, commissioned research questioning more than 15,000 respondents about their health aspirations and their attitudes to the gym

Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health aspirations, as 94 per cent of people said they want to be more healthy.

Investment, leadership, consumer trends and growth were hot topics at our annual event for the industry. Click to watch the presentations in our report

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this afternoon.

Pioneering DNA-based health and wellness company, FitnessGenes, has welcomed Justin Musgrove to the company in an advisory capacity, to support new business acquisition and strategic development.

EGYM presents its latest groundbreaking innovations, including a new Smart Strength machine, advanced onboarding and EGYM Genius

The founder of Deia Health talks about lifestyle medicine and the increased appetite for wellness spaces that overlap with healthcare

Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture with the New Zealand company, O-Studio.

Colin Waggett, Tom Leverton, Elaine Jobson and Liz Clark are among the line-up of CEOs giving their take on current issues, such as how to influence governments and whether the recovery trend is here to stay.

Seven Lion Yard’s founder tells us how her holistic wellness centre in London addresses the mind-body connection

Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating withWhoop to enhance its Leaders Performance Programmes, designed to help high-achieving guests achieve their full mental and physical potential.

Fitness First has entered into a strategic partnership with smart fitness technology specialist, EGYM, to launch “Able with Fitness First”, a personalised AI-driven training proposition.

As interest in women-only workout spaces booms, we talk to the operators working to develop a new generation of facilities by understanding women’s common needs

Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value claims McKinsey Health Institute in its latest report, undertaken in collaboration with World Economic Forum.

As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what else might break through this year.

The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks set to reshape London’s wellness scene in early 2025. ARC, an all-new urban wellness brand, is due to launch in January, bringing a fresh concept that blends connection, community and evidence- based wellness practices to the UK.

The MD of Active IQ talks about the challenges created by the skills gap and how the industry must tackle it

Fitness First is piloting a partnership with Get A Drip to offer members IV treatments at one of its London clubs.

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

Citius Retreats, a specialist in sports medicine and wellness, is set to launch a series of high- end retreats at Six Senses Ibiza in 2025.

Fitness First has created a premium membership offering by deploying HealthHero’s full suite of services, giving access to GPs, physios, dietitians and mental health counsellors.

Despite high energy costs, inflation and interest rates, there’s evidence to show 2023 was the year the industry bounced back. A host of CEOs, talk about the current trading landscape and their plans for the next 18 months

An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports

Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts

Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new company with around US$3.5 billion a year in sales and 7,000 franchises in 50 countries.

Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital Partners and Innovate Partners.

In a world where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it's no surprise that fitness clubs are also evolving to stay ahead of the game.

Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023 Global Wellness Summit in Qatar, taking place from 6-9 November.

Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness games.