Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could enhance the spectator experience.

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

Wembley Stadium has launched what it calls “the world’s most technologically advanced stadium tour”, using beacon technology, 360 video and augmented reality to provide a mind-blowing interactive experience for visitors exploring the home of English football.

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

Wexer Virtual has teamed up with Connected Fitness Labs – a stand-alone subsidiary of Fitness First – to create a new app designed to expand a gym’s reach beyond its four walls and into the daily lives of its members.

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

Matrix Fitness looks ahead to the 2016 Olympic Games, and encourages everyone to find the sporting hero inside themselves

The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion

An overview of Gladstone’s integrated solutions, from eyeQ to Join@Home, and Plus2 to Learn2

Niels Gronau and Gregor Titze take a look at the key findings from the latest edition of Leading Operators – Fitness in Europe

The CEO of Impuls talks about the roll-out of the operation across the Baltics

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

Microsoft is dipping its toe in the sport market by adapting its augmented reality HoloLens headset to expand fan experiences for National Football League (NFL) games.

Health clubs are popping up in increasingly diverse locations – so how do you decide if a site is right for you?

Dance-based fitness classes are booming. Hayley Price takes a look at how health clubs and leisure operators are responding to the growing variety of offerings on the market

There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Mintel’s senior leisure and technology analyst, Paul Davies, looks at the current state of the health and fitness market, and asks how club operators can be more innovative in 2016 and beyond

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

A new €4m high performance training facility – designed to help Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls win medals at major events – will open its doors in Dublin next month (February 2016).

The value of exercise for mental health, and maintaining personal connections with members in a virtual era – these were some of the topics discussed at the panel debate that kicked off SIBEC Europe 2015 on the Costa Blanca, Spain, in November

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

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

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

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

A 2,000sq ft (186sq m) curved LED screen will be one of the features of a giant stylised ship which is due to be built outside the home of the Minnesota Vikings.