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

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

All the news from the show, as it gets set to mark its 10th anniversary

We look at the latest club flooring upgrades, as suppliers give their advice

The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones

Renessence expands services to support mental health and nervous system Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition of a gym.

How can health clubs best leverage the ever-growing Pilates boom?

Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the benefits of a full-body ice plunge in a dry environment.

The key to getting health club flooring right is down to blending performance, safety and branding, as Liz Terry discovers

Creating fitness spaces users love and keeping them running smoothly takes savvy use of tech, as Julie Cramer reports

On announcing its second half results for 2025, The Gym Group has said it will accelerate the rollout to 75 gyms over the next three years, funded by cashflow.

US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room called Frost Locker for a controlled cooling experience.

Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products to simplify the process – Quest for Facilities for individual sites and Quest Active Wellbeing for contracts or places.

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

It’s possible to reduce the running costs of swimming pools while also cutting their carbon footprint. Abi Harris reports

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.

As the popularity of ice bathing and sauna as a recovery tool grows, how can operators best embrace the trend? Kath Hudson reports

Julie Cramer looks at recent health club projects where the combination of expert-led design and functionality have elevated the offering

Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.

Growth is on the cards for Fitness and Lifestyle Group as it adopts a premium value market positioning. Its CEO and MD talks to Kate Cracknell

Ojmar has unveiled the world’s first batteryless smart locker lock with integrated online management

With research showing how poor sleep can affect health and lifespan, is sleep finally getting the attention it deserves? Kath Hudson reports

In an industry where operational efficiency and member experience are paramount, Ojmar is setting a new standard with the OTS40 Batteryless – the world’s first fully connected locker lock that requires no batteries and no wiring.

Fountain Life, the US longevity clinic start-up founded by Dr Peter Diamandis, Dr William Kapp and entrepreneur Tony Robbins, has raised US$18 million (€15.4 million, £13.5 million) in funding from investment firm EOS Ventures.

Vicky Kiernander talks to founders about how they were inspired to overcome trauma to achieve their goals

Orbit4 and GymNation have partnered to drive tech innovation into the heart of the businesses, transforming operations

The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and is confident for the full year, following the launch of its half year results today.

The ROI of refreshing gym equipment is so significant, it makes taking this approach a strategic imperative for fitness operators

The £14 million redevelopment of the iconic Doncaster Dome, one of the youngest listed buildings in the UK, has begun.

Small group PT product manufacturers are managing sustainability and helping health club customers do the same with a range of innovations, as Julie Cramer reports