As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.

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

Youth unemployment risks creating a ‘lost generation’, while health services are overwhelmed with demand. The sector holds the key to fixing both challenges, says Liz Terry

Raphael Cuomo, biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, explores the link between addiction, health and behaviour change

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

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

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136 countries and more than 1,000 exhibitors from 54 countries.

The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached a remarkable 18 per cent of over-16s, with a record 12.

Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems on the importance of prescribing lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and nutrition, alongside GLP-1 medications.

Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent increase on the previous year – with adjusted net profit up by 33 per cent to €120 million.

Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company

The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from OakNorth Bank.

Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler, is fronting a men’s mental health initiative in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

With members seeking personalised health insights, suppliers are stepping up to deliver a range of testing options

Pioneering charitable trust, Wave Active, opened a new suite today designed to support older adults and people living with long-term health conditions through adaptive exercise and meaningful social connection.

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an agent on behalf of Bolton Council.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the world to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol.

Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.

One of the UK's fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household names from the worlds of fashion, dance music and sport to front its Wellbeing Made Personal campaign. 

The last year has been defined by wellness and health interventions, says HCM editor, Liz Terry

Life Leisure is raising awareness for the physical and mental wellbeing of men with the launch of Andy’s Man Club, at Stockport Sports Village.

Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in the UK, according to recent data from healthcare providers, HealthHero and Health Key. There is also growing demand for longevity and prevention advice.

The CEO of Kore Sandwell details the approach to elevating fitness in a deprived borough

Epassi is delivering partnerships that offer growth opportunities for health clubs operators

Grassroots sport and exercise boost the UK economy by £36.2 billion every year, according to Sport England’s latest social value of sport and exercise research.

Encouraging members to walk or dance on non-gym days could be a great strategy for health club operators, says Muir Gray

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

Starpool’s Recovery Class heralds a new era of science-based wellness in fitness

Matrix Fitness examines how progressive programming, empowered instructors and a pivot toward prevention are driving deeper member engagement