Tom Walker reports on the latest innovations in wearable fitness tech, as seen at the recent Consumer Electronics Show

Today’s kids are the fattest, least active generation ever. How can we intervene?

From group training to HIIT sessions on the gym floor, Taraflex flooring from Gerflor has been able to meet the exercise demands of Virgin Active clubs in the City of London with ease

A new study shows that adrenalin is at the heart of exercise’s ability to prevent cancer growth in mice and humans

AXA PPP’s Matthew Ward discusses the insurance giant’s new strategy that involves encouraging its customers to exercise

BOOM Cycle’s Bangs and a Bun talks about motivating people and putting the focus on mindfulness

A look ahead to the highlights of this cross-sector event, which focuses on the huge challenge of tackling inactivity

Measuring over 40 different performance parameters with a high degree of accuracy, Wattbike has proved to be a powerful testing and fitness tool for top athletes and regular gym-goers alike

IHRSA’s vice president of health promotion and health policy provides an insight into this charitable venture

Flooring solutions specialist TVS Group pulled out all the stops to transform the free weights area at Huddersfield Leisure Centre and leave the gym in great shape for the new year rush and beyond

New research shows many members are disenchanted with their clubs. It’s time to start talking, says Kate Cracknell

We talk to Joanne Mathews of Ten Health and Fitness about her journey from startup to successful boutique brand

Technogym’s new Skillrow is changing the indoor rowing workout and creating a new type of group class

We delve into the science behind EMS (electronic muscle stimulation) training

Are you aware of the mental health issues that can affect your members?

After a decade of establishing its EMS system as a strong global leader, German innovator miha bodytec has opened a London office to expand its UK presence

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

New Zealand consistently beats the UK in Net Promotor Scores – a measure of customer satisfaction. Mike Hill reports

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans to develop an artificial intelligence-driven, “cognitive coaching platform” for the health, fitness and wellness markets.

The quest for open data in the fitness sector, the acquisition of REPs, and the impact body scanners may have on health outcomes are topics for discussion

As functional training grows in popularity, operators are investing in ever-more eye-catching zones for their clubs

Pilates has blossomed since its creation in the early 1900s. We talk to leading providers about what to expect next

The latest product news from the world of EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation)

Tom Walker reports on the array of virtual exercise apps that are taking fitness beyond the four walls of the gym

A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?

How can you be sure that members of both genders, and all ages, feel completely comfortable in your gym? We ask our panel

Sports psychologist Dr Paul McCarthy on the importance of understanding our thoughts and emotions when exercising