Group exercisers versus gym-only exercisers. Who does what, and does this predict retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

What does it mean now that physical activity has been taken off the QOF, and can it be reinstated?

New research suggests that exercise can boost creative thinking

The fitness sector needs to ensure it's maintaining ambitious targets when it comes to getting more people more active, says Liz Terry

ukactive teams up with Judy Murray to put family exercise on the agenda

From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

Eric Vandenbeele presents an overview of the Belgian market, while Kristen Walsh highlights IHRSA's new Trends Report

With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance

Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market

ukactive's 'Turning the Tide on Obesity' campaign is the latest to rely on nudging. But what is nudging, and does it work? Tom Walker looks at what's involved

Can mainstream fitness clubs cater for the over-50s market, or are standlone, niche clubs a better solution? Kate Cracknell reports

US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body

The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month

In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave

Ray Algar reports on a Gymkit initiative to send refurbished gym equipment to rehab centres in Laos

The health and fitness sector is being presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to create 'wellness cities', says Kate Cracknell

A look at how fixed resistance equipment is being integrated into sports-specific training programmes

US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains

The CEO of Fitness First talks to Kate Cracknell about putting behavioural psychology at the heart of the business, in a £270m repositioning and rebrand

Matrix Fitness credits much of its success to the people behind the brand. Newly promoted National Sales Manager, Andy Loughray, discusses the merits of this customer-centric company

The UK's leading low-cost operator Pure Gym is rolling out the centralised chain management system from Exerp to facilitate its ambitious plans for expansion

Scientific and technological developments are becoming increasingly important in contributing to the success of athletes, as recent medal triumphs in the Sochi Winter Olympics have shown.

Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the Bing Health & Fitness Windows Phone app.

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they want to play a recognised role within the health sector, says ukactive's David Stalker

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

New research by Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions – conducted exclusively for Health Club Management – investigates why members leave clubs, and how well operators manage the leaving process

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert advice and demonstration videos to help people achieve their fitness goals.