Neil King, managing director of 1Life, explains the leisure operator’s root and branch transformation since 2013

High intensity interval training proves to be the fitness trend which doesn’t tire, says Speedflex, which offers a HIIT group exercise concept

The health and fitness industry has a huge opportunity to bridge the gap between illness and wellness, says Oliver Patrick, the co-founder of international health management business Viavi

Physical Company has signed Dame Kelly Holmes MBE as an ambassador for its APEX gym floor training programmes

In the second part of our internet middlemen series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel ask whether ClassPass delivers on its brand promises

Steven Ward, executive director of ukactive, gives his views on what’s in store for the UK fitness and physical activity sector in 2016 – including new technology, sector diversification and assisting with public health remits

TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on- demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.

Cancer Research UK has teamed up with exercise reward app bounts to inspire charity fundraisers to keep active all year round.

Equipment and software supplier EGYM has announced a new research agreement with University College London to explore which methods of strength training are the most effective.

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

Year-round exercise could be the key to fighting asthma, with the frequency of physical activity being more important than intensity, according to new research

January is boom time for fitness clubs, but how can operators ensure that all those keen New Year joiners haven’t faded away by the spring?

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

Steven Ward offers an overview of ukactive’s new vision document

Your customers aren’t being disloyal if they don’t only use your gym, says Kate Cracknell. It’s time to recognise a growing desire for flexibility

Brands today must challenge their customers to do and be better – but how? Global trend agency trendwatching.com offers insights into how this might be achieved

Is it worth trying to get your members to visit more frequently? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon considers the likely impact on retention rates based on the TRP 10,000 survey

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the mainstream of fitness in 2016.

Amid the endless memes and awful puns, the standout feature of ‘Back to the Future Day’ was without doubt Nike fulfilling the film’s prophecy of self-lacing trainers.

Exercise professionals need better training to be able to adequately advise their clients on the booming wearable tech market, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

The Gym Group has sought to gain an edge in the competitive budget gym sector by commissioning a statistical model to understand the impact of price changes on member acquisition and retention.

Regular exercise can help reduce hot flushes in menopausal women, and could provide a natural alternative to HRT

Several international pilot studies look at the link between exercise and dementia across a lifetime

New Pure Gym ambassador Sir Chris Hoy is on a mission to get the public moving

With dementia a growing concern in our rapidly ageing society, fitness and leisure operators must learn to cater for people with this condition, says Kate Cracknell

With its use of EMS technology, just one 20-minute workout a week is all that’s needed, say the manufacturers of the miha bodytec system

Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?

Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?

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?