A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls among Parkinson’s disease patients, a study has found.

US researchers say that regular exercise may be the secret to reducing the risk of the common eye condition glaucoma

Stairforce app’s co-creator on tackling inactivity

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

Science meets fitness

The MD of Virgin Active UK tells us about his plans for making wellness and customer service key priorities for the fitness brand

The ex-footballer’s new venture sees him partnering with a health clinic in Dubai

David Lloyd Clubs’ head of procurement explains how he makes purchasing decisions

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

IHRSA’s new chair shares his plans for his time at the organisation and discusses his role at private-equity firm NeV

The woman behind the evolution of Psycle on going from brand nutritionist to CEO

Fitness tech startup Fiit has announced a £2.4m seed investment to launch its on-demand home exercise platform.

New research suggests that combined Indian yoga and aerobic exercise is significantly better at reducing heart disease risk than either exercise alone

Kath Hudson asks how operators should deal with customers who overexercisers

Britain’s oldest female Ironman triathlete on how to best engage the older market

Are DOMS-free exercise programmes needed to get more people moving?

The founders of the functional training gym on taking on the Indian fitness market

Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia recently launched a tech-centred hybrid fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace. We meet the duo behind it

How authentic member communication can help to improve retention rates

ukactive’s public affairs director Huw Edwards highlights physical activity’s role in workplace wellbeing

Connected solutions

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

How can clubs best get ready for a new generation of consumers and employees?

Commuters could soon get their exercise fix on the train to work, thanks to a new double- decker carriage design that includes onboard spin bikes.

Fledgling fit-tech startups will have their products and services nurtured in the second round of ukactive’s ActiveLab programme.

New research shows that exercising just before studying can improve the Brain

The exercise psychologist on combining psychology with gym design

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

Addressing three key user needs may boost gym penetration rates, says Lauretta Ihonor

How can instructors prioritise safety in group exercise classes without having to compromise on the fun experience and great results participants expect?