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

The leisure business and commercial manager of Move Southwark talks to HCM about the experience of bringing leisure services back in-house

Move Southwark is gearing up to launch a multi-million pound leisure centre at Canada Water, which is part of the masterplan to regenerate the area.

The importance of strength training for special populations is leading to the creation of a new generation of equipment that facilitates safe use. Julie Cramer investigates

Skillcourt UK is thrilled to announce the official launch of its innovative platform at The Kia Oval in London.

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.

Return to in-person exercise is reflected in the results of the American College of Sport’s Medicine (ACSM) trends list for 2024, with wearable technology top once again.

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

In the UK, aspiring fitness professionals often find themselves deliberating between the Level 2 Gym Instructor course and the Level 3 Personal Training course.

The CEO of SP&Co tells us about how his growing business is working with Mandarin Oriental and driving the trend towards movement fitness

Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms.

For certain populations, exercise is a genuine health need, not only a lifestyle choice, say Justin Rogers and Adam Hewitt of Ten Health and Fitness

Industry reports show that when gyms reopened, fitness enthusiasts flocked back to their local gyms. While this is encouraging news, the one thing these reports often miss is the opportunity that has been created in the last year and a half.

Leisure operator Everyone Active has launched a new digital offering, to run alongside its bricks and mortar operations.

Fitness professionals can now gain advanced skills in personal training after Active IQ launched a new qualification standard.

The UK’s fitness workforce is “ill-equipped” to deal with the needs and requirements of a modern-day, diverse customer base – according to an industry report published today.

Annie Holden, Everyone Health, preventative, prevention, Everyone Active, public health, Kate Cracknell

Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

Entries are now open for the 2015 Active Training Awards, with organisers ukactive and CIMSPA placing an added emphasis on technology to reflect the industry shift towards facilitating modern learning methods.

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

To add

ukactive and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA) have teamed up to launch the Active Training Awards – a new set of industry accolades recognising workforce development across the sector.

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

Ofqual-approved accreditation body Active IQ has announced the launch of new eLearning and online resources in support of its Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral.

With more than 35 years history and over four million units sold, Total Gym continues to lead the way by releasing three updated machines.

The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) has launched its new I.C.E Cyclewell education programme following pilot schemes in 2010.