Fitness start-up Dibs Technology has raised US$1m (€920,000, £687,000) in seed funding as the fledgling business bids to expand the reach of its dynamic-pricing technology for fitness classes.

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

Extreme fitness challenges such as Tough Mudder have really captured the imagination of the public. So how can health club operators benefit from the trend?

Fitness operators must be heretical towards their brand heritage, asking challenging questions about what they do – and, crucially, who for – says Kate Cracknell

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

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

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

A look at a selection of initiatives designed to promote physical activity among children

Scotland has never been known for its warm climate, but members of the ClanFit gym in Glasgow were given the chance to go seriously sub-zero this week, thanks to an extreme cryotherapy treatment.

CrossFit is a tough workout that gives fantastic results, but can it ever achieve mass market appeal?

Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market

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

Trent Brown analyses a new report on the Australian and New Zealand health and fitness markets

As part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at how UK facilities currently rate in terms of perceived value for money

The UK GM of low-cost operator Fit for Free talks to Kate Cracknell about how it can charge a membership fee and still be 'free'

How are operators justifying the investment in functional training, and are they reaping the rewards?

What will be the future of the traditional full-service club in the face of the growing microgym market? Kate Cracknell reports

The MD of budget fitness operator Xercise4Less talks to Kate Cracknell about the company's brand new partnership with UK supermarket chain Tesco

An interview with futurologist Magnus Lindkvist ahead of his speech at the IHRSA European Congress in Madrid next month

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

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?