David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population

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

Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy, advisory and non-executive director roles.

Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark

The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to take greater responsibility for the role they play in shaping public health behaviours.

From pro rugby to PT to building a global fitness brand, the founder of MARCHON talks to Kate Cracknell about the journey so far

Innovation is sweeping through the swimming sector, improving career prospects and operational efficiency

Supporting the GLP-1 journey and delivering for WorkWell centres are the topics of this month’s letters

The challenge of attracting and retaining talent is greater than ever before, as Vicky Kiernander reports

Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector as a vital contributor to Australia’s overall health and wellbeing.

From this week, the weight loss drug, Mounjaro, will be available from GPs in the UK and doctors' surgeries are understood to be bracing themselves for huge demand.

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.

Active IQ is raising professional standards with the launch of its Quality Charter explains Lisa Skelton, head of business development

Active IQ, the UK's leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, has introduced its 2025 Quality Charter, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in education and training.

The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as eight weeks.

Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and explores the critical barriers preventing many from meeting physical activity guidelines.

CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an exclusive perks and discounts package for fitness professionals.

Politicians are turning to weight loss drugs to control obesity in the population. Kath Hudson polls the experts on the impact

With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government has published a White Paper setting out plans to get people back to work by improving their health and employability.

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

David Langridge applauds YouTube for restricting access to toxic fitness content for teenagers. Eric Durak says operators must gear up to welcome GLP-1 users

The PureGym founder and the developer of VOR are working together on a new AI workout builder to help personal trainers scale their businesses

Gymbox has partnered with Haringey Council and not-for-profit organisation, Raza Sana, to give opportunities to those living in disadvantaged communities.

This month’s letters address mental health support via clubs and how exercise access can take pressure off healthcare

The growing use of weight loss drugs is creating a perfect storm for the sector, presenting opportunities and threats. Now is the time to act, says Liz Terry

With indoor cycling as popular as ever, we talk to innovators about their delivery of more advanced technology and greater diversity of class styles

In today's rapidly evolving fitness industry, where many online courses promise secret formulas for entrepreneurial success, the reality is that few provide the necessary knowledge to thrive in this fast-changing profession.

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

Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.

While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome