The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers

Social workout app Fitssi is on a mission to connect more like- minded fitness fans and the company has outlined expansion into the US as its latest objective.

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

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

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

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

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

The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media

Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo has announced that he is working on a new fitness software platform which will seek to integrate existing apps and workouts with a strong “community aspect.”

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

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

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

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

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

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

The My Sportlady club has forged an invaluable place in the lives of women in Munich and beyond

Precor is expanding its offering through new partnerships with Spinning and Queenax

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

Technogym’s Pure Strength range allows regular members to train like elite sportspeople

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

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

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

ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more

With dementia a growing concern in our rapidly ageing society, fitness and leisure operators must learn to cater for people with this condition, says Kate Cracknell

Why do you let your cycle studio lie empty? Les Mills has the solution

For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment

An in-depth study of health club retention in North America identifies the factors that spell the difference between winning and losing

Jak Phillips visits Olympian Daley Thompson’s new gym in Putney to see how he’s putting the fun and old-school values back into fitness