Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks to wipe the slate clean, following several years facing litigation from multiple US agencies.

How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will stick with it long term, according to behaviour change expert, Dr Heather McKee.

Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront Leisure Centre in Woolwich, London. Charitable social enterprise GLL will operate the flagship facility under its Better brand, in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

We talk to the behaviour change specialist on what more the industry can be doing to motivate its members

LiveWire Warrington is leading the way in revolutionising gym management by integrating digital solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance the member experience

“Processing emotions allowed me to pursue healthy behaviours,” says the star

Unacknowledged trauma can make it hard to make lifestyle changes finds Kath Hudson

There is evidence to show that the way we speak to ourselves has an impact on our behaviour and physical health. Could encouraging self-compassion and positive self-talk help members to achieve their goals?

HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the NHS with stroke rehabilitation to avoid millions being left with life-changing disabilities.

New guidelines for stroke rehabilitation have created an opportunity for the sector to change lives, says Liz Terry

Fitness First UK’s annual ‘Red Monday’ campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023, increased visits by a third and resulted in sign ups from a thousand new members.

Luxury fitness chain Equinox hit headlines with its new year membership campaign that banned new members from joining on 1 January.

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

Forcing gyms, health clubs and leisure centres to stay shut in tier 4 areas is unthinkable, according to industry insiders – especially if the lifting of these measures will have to wait until people have been vaccinated.

A number of US gym operators are facing lawsuits over their handling of membership fee collections during the coronavirus lockdown.

IHRSA’s latest report provides benchmarks for operators to compare their performance against, with strong performance over the past two years

Wearable tech has made a comeback as the 'hottest fitness trend' for 2019 – with group training, HIIT and programming for the elderly also expected to grow in popularity over the next 12 months.

Tony Hewitt, the founder and executive chair of the Parkwood Group, which owns Parkwood Leisure, has passed away at the age of 68.

TV presenter Davina McCall has pledged to take the step up from exercise videos to become a qualified fitness instructor, in a New Year’s resolution revealed to fans on Twitter.

Sports psychologist Dr Paul McCarthy on the importance of understanding our thoughts and emotions when exercising

Halo Leisure has been working with Legend software to transform its customer journeys, identify at-risk members and build stronger relationships with all customer segments

A number of fitness brands changed the conversation in their New Year ad campaigns. Mark Hutcheon takes a closer look

Spafinder Wellness 365 has partnered with online course provider eMindful to launch “The 1% Challenge,” a programme designed to help participants take a mindful approach to small, incremental changes that over time can help them reach and maintain their weight management, stress, pain management, fitness and other goals.

Residents in Leicester have been named as the most active gym users in the UK, while people in Fulham are the least, according to new research released today (4 January) by Nuffield Health.

Brits will turn mince pies into muffin tops as they pile on millions of pounds during the Christmas and New Year festivities.

January is boom time for fitness clubs, but how can operators ensure that all those keen New Year joiners haven’t faded away by the spring?

Adventurer Sean Conway believes everyone can do what he does – he’s “just the guy from the pub” – and urges us to unlock our inner adventurer

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it