The latest access control systems not only keep on top of who’s coming in and out of your health club, but also show you what members are doing once they’re in your facility. Rhianon Howells reports

The NK Social Strollers project demonstrates how 1Life is able to collaborate with local partners to promote wellbeing

Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage

Strictly Come Dancing’s Darcey Bussell tells us all about her new group exercise programme

The founders of Bitwalking unveil the app that lets you earn money by walking

Business theorist Nir Eyal – who specialises in the intersection of psychology, technology and business – offers a sneak preview of his keynote presentation at IHRSA 2016

The Group CEO of Holmes Place talks to Kate Cracknell about the launch of its new gym-only Evo concept, the importance of brand identity, and plans to return to the UK

A proliferation of opportunities to be physically active. ukactive’s Steven Ward looks ahead to 2016

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016

Stressed-out sports captains, struggling to put out a team on a cold Tuesday evening in Stoke, have been thrown a lifeline – an app which links up available sportspeople with local teams in need of players.

Having been named the biggest fitness trend of 2016 by the ACSM recently, wearable tech is continuing to dominate proceedings at the annual CES technology show which is now underway in Las Vegas.

With the iGym project, Pulse transformed an empty shell into an inspiring hi-tech facility in just 10 weeks

Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year

Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?

Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits

In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on- demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.

Oil giant Shell has built Africa’s first human-powered football pitch as part of a programme to inspire entrepreneurs with innovative energy solutions.

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

Les Mills outlines five steps to creating the best cycle experience

Year-round exercise could be the key to fighting asthma, with the frequency of physical activity being more important than intensity, according to new research

This year’s new-look Leisure Industry Week had a strong focus on education. If you missed the keynotes, we have the low-down

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

The new CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp talks to Kate Cracknell about growing its boutique club empire and building a global Barry’s community

Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved

The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman believes the future of health tracking will place gadgets inside the body.