A new study shows that sustained aerobic exercise might be more beneficial for our brain than anaerobic exercise

Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases

Leighton Park School and Queen Anne’s School are encouraging girls to develop lifelong fitness habits with new equipment from Matrix

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

FIBO 2017 is fast approaching. FIBO’s Cornelia Tautenhahn went behind the scenes with event director Ralph Scholz to find out what goes into the organisation of this global trade show

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

The first 12 physical activity disruptors to benefit from the ActiveLab startup mentoring scheme have been named.

UK-based DNA profiling company DNAFit will start offering its services to members of the Gold’s Gym health club chain in Egypt.

Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee.

A study by Aalborg University in Denmark has shown that using virtual reality can help the elderly become more physically active – by making exercise safe and more fun.

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.

Londoners are being encouraged to participate in physical activity with the launch of an app which distributes rewards for taking part.

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

How do you recruit the very best group exercise instructors – people who will ultimately improve your retention and bottom line? Kate Parker asks the experts