Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

The founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about putting an ethos of caring at the heart of his Canadian club empire

MD Revolution (MDR) is rolling out a subscription service for its proactive, personalised health care service.

Social media research company Fizziology has launched a new research tool which can track the effect that each win, loss, scandal and signing has on the value of a fanbase throughout an entire season.

A round-up of the latest free weight products for fitness clubs, including new launches from PowerBlock, Les Mills, Jordan Fitness and Physical Company, plus details of some interesting new installations

Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

Should the fitness industry follow the example of the spa sector and launch a central research portal?

Bill McBride reflects on IHRSA's achievements over the past year, as he passes on the mantle of chair of the board of directors

Kath Hudson talks to gym operators specifically targeting plus-sized customers with tailored, non-intimidating packages

We must present a united front with our wellness allies to keep the momentum behind integrated wellbeing, says Kate Cracknell

Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

Kate Cracknell talks to Jane Irving of Big Shot Productions about the fitness industry launch of Tabata – the clinically-proven Japanese workout system that promises results in just four minutes

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

As part of our continuing series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss offers his advice on the questions, tools and strategies needed to effectively deliver health coaching

In the second of his three-part series on retention and the member journey, Guy Griffiths looks at the ongoing health club member

The founder and CEO of Mytime Active talks to Kate Cracknell about opportunities in public health, building community partnerships and re-investing profits to change lives

Operator Les Mills makes three senior appointments to its team

The latest projects from Matrix, Cybex and Dalesauna

New launches from Disq Group, Stilum, Precor and Technogym

We feature the latest flooring products and installations

sporta reports on some life-changing community projects from the south-west of England

With online businesses and out-of-club fitness on the rise, how can facility-based operators respond? We ask our panel of experts

Training people to be the positive face of the gym can add vibrancy to your club, says énergie's Jim Durie

Clubs need to be proactive in their approach to media opportunities, says Patricia Amend

ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery

Can the sector better engage with members by more wholeheartedly embracing CSR? Kate Cracknell reports on the birth of Gymtopia

Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research