For budget-conscious facilities looking to expand their customer base, virtual classes are still a largely untapped market – particularly in the children and families segment

Jak Phillips visits Oxygen Freejumping in Acton and explores whether it can jumpstart the UK’s fledgling trampoline park market

Adventurer Sean Conway believes everyone can do what he does – he’s “just the guy from the pub” – and urges us to unlock our inner adventurer

The former triathlon and Ironman world champion talks to Kate Cracknell about her new role as part of the team at parkrun

Cybex unveils its new Sparc Trainer – the next evolution of high intensity training

Stephen Tharrett of ClubIntel shares the findings from the 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

The health club of the future will have to be more flexible and adaptable, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs

Steven Ward and Tanni Grey-Thomspon, executive director and chair of ukactive, are challenging the activity sector to strive for greater things. Kate Cracknell reports

Refer-all, the software solutions specialist for exercise referrals, has added two new staff member to its customer support and integration teams.

It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.

Michelle Segar PhD explores how health clubs can retain members by helping them find joy in exercise, both inside and outside the gym

miha bodytec has created a fast-track to superior fitness, using EMS (electrical muscle stimulation)

Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service, enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

The Wellness Lifestyle CRM platform allows members to track all their activity, and operators to base programmes on real-time data

Intenza’s sleek new energy-saving product range is unveiled for the UK market

Chris Wilcox looks at the importance of sound in creating brand consistency in your club

Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue

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

Two studies shed light on exercise guidelines, highlighting how much activity and what intensity is best

Les Mills licensed facilities have 500 more members per club than the global average, says new research

We report on some of the pressing issues raised during ‘Question Time’ at this year’s SIBEC UK

ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York

Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil