Our panel of experts tell us what’s in store for 2019 in the fitness sector – it’s all about niche boutiques, personal trainer branding, older clients and shorter work outs

According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings

At the University of Leeds, Les Mills™ Virtual group exercise classes are key to combining exercise and wellbeing with language learning for international students

New operators are queuing up to enter the booming franchise market. Tom Walker reports

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

Allegra’s Project Fitness UK reports a glowing annual growth rate of 8.5 per cent over the next five years in the UK. Analyst Leonor Stanton tells us the stats

Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations and new launches

Liz Terry lists the key trends, influences and opportunities set to shape health and fitness in the foreseeable future

Underground Gym’s co-founder on breaking the rules with a new model and building a self-funded business from scratch

Announcing Skillathletic

From Third Space in London to The Wall in Los Angeles, we look at the latest software partnerships

The lowdown on the UK’s largest physical activity trade show

Competition for space on the gym floor is driving the creation of small footprint kit

The founder of budget pioneer, McFit, tells Kate Cracknell why he’s launching a new brand for his diverse business

New research from IHRSA and Deloitte China shows the fitness market in India – which currently has a penetration rate of 1.5 per cent – is poised for growth

Emma Barry gives her thought-provoking take on the industry’s current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

So much emphasis is given to hard workouts, we sometimes forget that gains are made during recovery. Do your members understand the importance of resting well? Kath Hudson reports

The Co-founders of Oceanflow Yoga on introducing new concepts to Cornwall

The Co-founder of POUND fit tells us how she came up with her concept that lets people unleash their inner rockstar

Get creative with functional training

Indoor cycling has grown exponentially in the past few years. We analyse the data on who’s most engaged and when

A look at the latest innovations in health and fitness from Agmis, Body bike, Hydrow and Aqua Physical

The founder of Xponential Fitness, Anthony Geisler, discusses the secrets behind his success, and tells us why franchising is key to crushing the big box chains

Leisure-net’s annual Health and fitness Omnibus Survey is in its 15th year. We find out what’s changed since 2002

We meet the operators using functional fitness to aid rehab after surgery

Is the boutique boom reaching the peak of its lifecycle? ukactive CEO Steven Ward asks a panel of experts

Digital health giant Lifesum has signed a partnership deal with non-dance HIIT programme Strong by Zumba.

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

The director of FIBO tells us what we can expect from this year’s event

Set to open later this year, the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre aims to improve population health