ukactive’s newly-appointed CEO, Steve Ward, examines the many exciting opportunities ahead for our sector

The latest figures from The Leisure Database Company show strong growth in the UK the market. David Minton reports

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

The physical activity sector is making good progress at Westminster, but there are still battles ahead, says Steven Ward

The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise

British Rowing’s Helen Rowbotham talks about a new initiative to get more people involved in indoor, gym-based rowing

The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s focus for the next few years

In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years

Managing director at INTOTRI Michael Burkert tells how INTOTRI is removing the barriers to triathlon participation

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

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

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports

Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site

What’s the right personal training set-up for your club and your trainers? We examine three popular models

Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

Huw Edwards, ukactive’s public affairs director, offers his thoughts on an exciting time for the activity sector

Growth plans have fuelled the rebrand of equipment supplier Anytime Leisure to Origin Fitness

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act