Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could enhance the spectator experience.

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

Hospitality and spa management systems provider Springer-Miller has named Nicole Stanaway as SpaSoft business development manager.

Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before

The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

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

The workforce agenda is back on track, says public affairs director Huw Edwards

AntiGravity Yoga founder Christopher Harrison on his latest creations for personal trainers and massage therapists

Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

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

payasUgym’s new Partner Portal provides operators with the marketplace data they need to make their business more competitive

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

Pure Gym has announced its latest big brand partnership as the UK’s largest gym chain seeks to expand its presence in the growing wearable tech market.

The Queen's grandson is on a mission to make Spartan Race a household name

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

Annie Holden, Everyone Health, preventative, prevention, Everyone Active, public health, Kate Cracknell

Google has continued its efforts to get more people active with the introduction of a new tool to its Calendar platform which helps hard-pressed people find time for a workout.

Pregnant women who work out may pass a propensity to be active on to their child

TVS Sports Surfaces profiles its recent noise- and vibration-reducing project at Body Zone Fitness in Newcastle, UK

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

Technogym introduces its new SKILLMILL, which has athletic performance training at its heart

Rosie Farrer, Spice’s head of programmes, explains the concept and benefits of ‘time banking’, and how gyms can get involved

Social media is everywhere – but are you harnessing the powers of the ‘influencers’?

As part of our Gymtopia series, we look at how one Canadian club is making a long-term difference with its charitable work