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

The CEO of Freedom Leisure on the trust’s work with its 30 local authority partners and what developments lie ahead

Alliance Leisure utilised its extensive industry expertise and proven resilience to deliver Clay Cross Active, an end-to-end health and wellness facility in Derbyshire

How can clubs best serve Gen Alpha? Vicci Wells shares insights from the Youth Sport Trust study

Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower market, Mercato dei Fiori – and is now exploring further opportunities in Milan and Bologna.

With padel and pickleball experiencing exponential growth, how can health clubs tap into this golden opportunity? Padel’s Luigi Carraro and pickleball’s Karen Mitchell explain

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

The exercise physiologist and research scientist is leading on brain health at Orangetheory. She talks to Kath Hudson

A new study from China Medical University offers robust evidence to support the clinical application of exercise for cancer patients

Exercise can counter the detrimental effects of cancer and its treatment, according to an umbrella review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

As more people join gyms to support their mental health, it’s becoming apparent that some men need additional support, as the male suicide rate in the UK is currently the highest it has been since 1999.

Xcel Leisure Centre has strengthened its outreach pathways with the region’s first Technogym Biocircuit

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

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

Lifestyle work and wellness concept, Jesse’s House has told HCM it's gearing up to open in spring 2024. This is the second site from Little Houses Group (LHG) in West London.

With almost 20 per cent of the UK population living in the countryside, this marks the next frontier for fitness industry expansion. The challenge is finding the right model.

With new stroke rehabilitation guideliness published in the US and the UK calling for more exercise interventions, Vicky Kiernander asks the experts how the health and fitness sector can intervene, to the benefit of patients, the sector and the medical profession

Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

The Wigan Deal has saved £170m and enabled facilities to stay open by deepening engagement with the health service and the communities it serves

People around the world are increasingly investing time in strengthening their mental health. Myzone CEO of EMEA, David Stalker, looks at how operators can support members to improve this aspect of their wellbeing

Sport Brighton is inspiring the community with a new gym. Barry Squires, head of sport, explains how the vision was brought to life

How has the European health and fitness sector fared in the pandemic? Karsten Hollasch from Deloitte gives the headlines from the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report in partnership with Europe Active

If the fitness industry grew its membership base from 1 per cent to 15 per cent of members aged over 65, it would double the size and value of the industry. David Minton presents the business case for targeting mature people

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

Power Plate has been shortlisted for the “Developing & Supporting Communities following on from Covid-19” award at this year’s ukactive Awards.

Karsten Hollasch reports on the ninth European Health and Fitness Market Report from Deloitte and Europe Active

Wearable tech, outdoor exercise activities and strength training are among the trends expected to shape the worldwide fitness industry during 2022.

A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in Leeds city centre in the UK.

A new report from ukactive sets out ways in which the health and fitness sector can engage the over 55s in exercise

Health clubs, gyms and leisure centres should focus on ability, rather than age, when designing, marketing and delivering activities to those aged 55 and over. The insight comes from the Life In Our Years, a new report, carried out by the ukactive Research Institute in partnership with Egym, which is based on a consultation on the fitness and leisure sector for the over-55s.