Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

A new study focuses on the impact exercise has on 10 sets of twins – one of them active, the other not

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Looking forward to FitPro LIVE, which takes place in London in July

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.

There is much the health and fitness sector can do to build closer links with GPs – and with it boost the number of people being active – says Kate Cracknell

Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying

With Public Health England issuing a rallying cry about physical inactivity, how can the fitness industry help?

Parkour has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, so how can fitness operators bring the buzz of this practice into the studio?

Riccardo Marini, director at urban quality consultants Gehl Architects, talks about his work to prioritise pedestrians and healthy movement on city streets around the world

Does personal training increase member retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers insight and analysis based on his ongoing research

The EU’s Platform for Diet, Health and Physical Activity encourages key stakeholders to set up health-improving initiatives across Europe. We look at some recent projects

The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls

Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness

In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts

Do we need legislation to get people moving, and if so are we looking for fitness’ equivalent of the smoking ban? Kate Cracknell offers her thoughts

New Ipsos MORI research highlights a worrying trend for people to follow the sedentary norm

What more can the health and fitness industry do to get people more active while moving from A to B? Kath Hudson reports

Physical inactivity is a major factor in lifestyle diseases like cancer and diabetes. Is it time for a top-down intervention to get people moving?