IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the fitness industry around the world in the coming year

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

Part one of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities

Part two of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities - Translating clients' wish lists into a viable scheme that's well conceptualised

In a new series for Health Club Management, Gymtopia founder Ray Algar reports on a gym shoe donation project in Brazil

We take a look at Jordan Fitness' recent installation at independent health club The Pulse

Health clubs must invest in upskilling their managers if the sector is to gain credibility and build a strong future, says Liz Terry

As the indoor cycling boom continues, Kath Hudson finds out what lessons mainstream clubs can learn from the growing number of specialised cycling microgyms

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

David Stalker explains how investors are being attracted back to the fitness sector

The pair behind the Sported Foundation talk about fulfilling the legacy promise of the 2012 Games

New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week

Professors Alfredo Brillembourg and Hubert Klumpner of Urban-Think Tank talk to Kate Cracknell about their revolutionary and socially cohesive Vertical Gym concept

In the first part of a new retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the impact of brand on member retention

Member retention rates continue to drop across the fitness sector, according to a new national report by Dr Paul Bedford

Abigail Harris visits easyGym's new flagship site in London, and talks to its CEO about future plans for the premium low-cost model

ukactive CEO David Stalker reports on how the latest round of spending cuts are likely to affect the physical activity sector

Whether you're looking for weight loss, detox or disease prevention, juicing claims to have the answers. Kate Cracknell reports

In the second of his two-part series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss examines the powerful potential of wellbeing coaching

The founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about putting an ethos of caring at the heart of his Canadian club empire

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives

Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

sporta reports on some life-changing community projects from the south-west of England