Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

David Stalker outlines the music usage agreement reached between ukactive and PPL

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Budget club operator easyGym has partnered with fitness equipment supplier Precor to offer its members the option to buy a personalised entertainment package at its new Birmingham and Cardiff health clubs.

Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US

NICE is now recommending that physical activity be included in the QOF, which financially incentivises GPs for prescribing specific treatments. This is, says Liz Terry, a major breakthrough for the fitness industry

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?

Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna

PT qualifications must teach people real world skills, says Jonathan Davies, CEO of The Training Room

Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model

Is the health and fitness industry approaching children's fitness in the right way? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their views

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports