Highlights from the Health & Fitness Association 2025 Global Report, which deep dives into the state of the industry globally.

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

ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with suggestions about what this means for exercise professionals.

Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2- 3 December, 2025.

Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the world more people are joining gyms and seeing fitness as essential, despite rising living costs.

HCM Handbook editorial director, Liz Terry and Kath Hudson predict key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape the sector, including vagus nerve resets, diagnostics and social prescribing.

The fitness market in the Middle East is thriving, with the low-cost sector set to gain greater traction over the next few years. GymNation’s recent report uncovers the changing consumer factors fuelling this growth

Testosterone shots, GLP-1s and wellness – HCM talks to industry leaders about their plans for 2025 and examines current opportunites, threats and trends

David Lloyd Clubs launched its latest site at Bury St Edmunds, UK, yesterday (3 December,) which has been under construction since last year.

AI-driven software is enabling hyper personalisation for members, while also allowing operators to build powerful communities, as Julie Cramer reports

Luxury London health club operator, Third Space, launches its 13th club – and fourth this year – on Monday (9 December) at Richmond Upon Thames.

A new version of data analysis and management tool, FitnessKPI, has been launched, offering operators greater levels of personalisation, segmentation and real-time analysis.

Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the longevity sector for delegates of the 2024 Global Wellness Summit taking place today (6 November) in Scotland.

FitnessKPI has closed an investment round for more €1 million that will help it accelerate its international growth and develop its artificial intelligence product called Ann

From member payments to virtual classes, the latest software integrations can take health and fitness operations to the next level. Providers tells us about their most in-demand offerings

Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an “essential” area for spending and, despite the global squeeze on disposable incomes, will continue to increase their investment in wellness.

US health clubs and studios can quickly grow their business with better access to capital. Mindbody’s senior VP of payments tells us more

HCM Handbook editor Kath Hudson introduces the 2023 edition. While energy prices and the cost of living continue to make trading tough, we’re confident the fitness industry will keep adding value to members’ lives.

A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.

Gen Z’s attitude to fitness is changing the game when it comes to engagement with exercise, as Miranda Markham reports

The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love

Virtuagym and benchmarking experts, Fitness KPI, have launched a new integration for UK health club operators.

The Humanity app puts the focus on ageing, letting users see the repercussions of their habits

Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their predictions following two years of pandemic upheaval.

Different customers, omnichannel fitness, the need for more data, continued lobbying and to address racism, cost barriers and health inequalities...

As we celebrate the publication of the 300th edition of HCM, we invite industry experts to give their insights on the health and fitness sector: why they joined, the most exciting development to date, and what they think we’ll be reporting on in the next 300 issues

COVID-19 is accelerating interest in wellness as more consumers have been faced with the importance of taking care of their health and wellbeing.

The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback

Swim England has warned that 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever unless the government and local authorities "act immediately" and invest in replacing or refurbishing ageing facilities.