A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

Dr Rachel Pryke of the Royal College of General Practitioners talks to Kate Cracknell about a co-operative approach to combating the obesity epidemic

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

Health and fitness software provider Virtuagym has launched a new app enabling personal trainers (PTs) to set interactive nutrition plans for clients, which automatically update according to activity levels.

No longer will your phone running out of juice be a problem: providing you are prepared to have a quick run. New gadget AMPY converts energy from motion into battery life to charge any USB-powered device.

The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity levels through the use of digital technology.

Games firm Nintendo is moving into the hardware market with a specific focus on sleep tracking, following the company’s return to profitability after a period of heavy losses.

We round up some of the latest innovations in the world of lockers

Matrix Fitness rounds up the news from its elite cycling team

Arianna Huffington to speak at IHRSA 2015, and Olav Thorstad wins European leadership award

We catch up with the latest products in wearable technology – a market that’s expected to be worth US$2bn by 2018

Innovations in service and maintenance can keep frustrating ‘out of order’ signs from appearing in your club. Kate Langrish reports

What will the digital health club of the future look like? We ask the experts for their thoughts

As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?

90 per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group. Is your studio timetable up to scratch?

A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing

Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?

Health clubs and leisure centres should embrace the commercial opportunity derived from being ‘socially useful’, says Kate Cracknell

Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years

An overview of Gerflor’s work with premium health club operator David Lloyd Leisure