US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

What sets market leaders apart from the fitness field? Jon Feld finds out

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

DNA testing is going mainstream, and it’s time for health clubs to get on board. Kath Hudson reports

Kristen Walsh looks forward to the IHRSA European Congress being held in Marseille, France, in October

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

Fitbit activity trackers are to be used to measure exercise levels for a new study which aims to use the data to help calculate a patient’s recovery time from spine surgery.

Operators need to do much more to help members understand nutrition and balancing calories for weight management, says Kate Cracknell

The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015

We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen

CEO David Stalker talks about a new tie-up with Coca-Cola and how it fits with ukactive's mission

Are you a manager or a leader, and are you getting the best out of your team? Justin Tamsett offers his advice on employee motivation

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

DNA profiling is quickly becoming a top trend for high profile sports athletes who are using the revolutionary technology to analyse whether or not they are getting the most out of their sporting genes.

In the second part of our new series, Ray Algar takes a look at a charitable fundraising venture being run by The Gym Group in the UK

CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

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

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

A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer

Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

MD Revolution (MDR) is rolling out a subscription service for its proactive, personalised health care service.

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

CEO Dave Stalker explains why the FIA has rebranded to ukactive, and what it means for the industry