Having invested in a wealth of health and fitness businesses, Mastrov tells Liz Terry why he’s bought back the company he started in 1983 – 24-Hour Fitness.

Energym has launched the Eco Pod – a modular energy-generating fitness and wellbeing hub, purpose-built for wellness facilities

A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle

Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment

David Minton argues that planetary health and our personal health are inextricably linked. As we move forward in the build-back, we shouldn’t look to return to the status quo, but should use the same creativity and tenacity shown in the lockdowns to tackle climate change and inactivity

Climate change is causing devastation. HCM talks to innovators across the sector about inspiring solutions

As the world grapples with climate change and prepares for COP26 in Glasgow, David Minton says it’s time for the fitness industry to step up and make its own contribution to saving the planet

The founder and CEO of RSG Group talks to HCM about acquiring Gold’s Gym, continuing the global expansion of John Reed and dealing with COVID-19

Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech, has announced the renewal of its long term partnership with the Renault F1 Team.

Experts tell how a few small upgrades to your flooring could help attract members back when lockdown is lifted

Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary developments in health and fitness, ranging from new start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour

Get creative with functional training

Leisure trust Active Nation has opened a new club in Long Eaton, Nottingham.

Budget club operator Buzz Gym has opened its fourth club in Oxford.

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

Fitness First has started the roll out of its heart rate training concept, BEAT, with the second site having launched at Cottons, in London Bridge, at the end of May.

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

Gerflor completes its installation at Metro Fitness in Stockport, owned by European boxing champion Matthew Hatton and his father Ray

24/7 Fitness has taken over Birmingham’s iconic Fort Dunlop building as the site for its fifth fitness club, continuing the former rubber wheel factory’s traditions by offering locals a place to shed their spare tyres.

IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

The Escape TIYR has been designed to maintain the rawness of flipping strongman tyres, and delivers all the original fitness challenges, but with none of the downsides of scrap tyres.

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

A new multi-million pound sports complex has opened its doors to the public in Aberdeen, north east Scotland, on the site of the city's former Chris Anderson Stadium.

A&C Black have launched a trio of health and fitness books designed to improve the health and wellbeing of both beginners and those with prior experience.