We round up some of the latest research in the area of health, fitness and wellbeing

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

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

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

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

IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the fitness industry around the world in the coming year

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

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

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.

If we categorise obesity as a disease, is that not just another wrong message we send out to the nation, asks fitness coach Vera Duman

We round up some of the latest innovations in the realm of group exercise programming for health and fitness clubs

Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?

What's in store at the UK's largest trade beauty event taking place at ExCeL, London, this month?

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend

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Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research

In the second part of our new series, Ray Algar takes a look at a charitable fundraising venture being run by The Gym Group in the UK

Does the sector need to cement its intent to combat physical inactivity with a bold ‘physical inactivity kills' message, asks Kate Cracknell

Part five of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities – Fixed price contracts

CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity