Elle Matthews, founder of the Township Yogi Project, talks to Kate Cracknell about how the non-profit is changing lives through yoga

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.

Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub made up of health and fitness experts that will drive development of products and classes.

One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head trauma after slipping on a treadmill while on holiday, according to Mexican officials.

MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.

The latest product launches from this year’s FIBO, which took place in April in Cologne, Germany

Our new series showcasing best practice in health club design and architecture kicks off with four of our international top picks

The demand for pre-owned gym equipment is growing, and operators can find themselves some top quality, bespoke branded kit

We put the spotlight on a number of new initiatives aiming to tackle the challenge of childhood inactivity

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to facilitate bookings in all areas of operation

Fitness trackers have their place, but if users don’t understand the data they may become demotivated, says Andy Jackson of AJ Scot LLC

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

There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

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

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s latest area of focus: childhood inactivity

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

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

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

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

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

Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion into the interactive fitness market.

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

The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before and leaving businesses facing difficult dilemmas, says new Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold.