The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election

The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls

Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.

Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

A newly-launched fitness app aims to help busy mums stay in shape and restore body confidence by offering a range of specialised workouts.

How can your business drive long-term relevance and profit by embracing a socially conscious agenda? Ray Algar reports

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

Findings from the 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

UK-based Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs is working with a charity in Uganda to rediscover the company’s mission. Ray Algar reports

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

Introducing the Total Gym Elevate Line of resistance equipment

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

Nicky Jobson looks ahead to the highlights in store for visitors to this year’s Leisure Industry Week

The Child Protection in Sport Unit is turning its attention to helping the leisure sector put safeguards in place

Could adopting a different approach to city design and planning help make the UK population healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports

Kath Hudson reports on payment trends in health and fitness

Key topics of discussion from this year's SIBEC UK event

Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike

As part of our management series, Julian Leybourne offers his views on management’s role in creating effective marketing communications

Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report

Heart rate-based training can motivate members to reach their goals, and with it help clubs boost member satisfaction and retention