The founder of Too Fat to Run tells how her personal blog turned into a business with 40,000 followers

Public health expert Dr Nick Cavill discusses the best ways to help people get active

Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT

Exercise during pregnancy may protect children from disease later in life, according to a recent study from the US

A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell

How much consideration do you give to potential vibration and noise issues when building a gym? Martin McNulty reports

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s focus for the next few years

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

Xercise4Less topped the social media charts in a recent industry survey. Its social media guru Joe Hall shares his tips

Passionate and committed employees have a direct impact on your bottom line. So how can operators best drive engagement levels across their team?

Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison

Chinese architecture and design studio Coordination Asia have completed a series of sci-fi tinged pop-up running hubs for sports giant Nike at Shanghai’s Times Square.

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has planned an “unprecedented sharing of expertise, insight and discussion” on the design, development and operation of leisure centres and swimming pools this week.

Lord’s Cricket Ground has become the first purpose-built cricket stadium in Britain to run on 100 per cent renewable energy.

A selection of innovative projects from independent operators

What might the coming year bring for the fitness and physical activity sector. We ask our expert panel

What might the coming years bring for the fitness and physical activity sector? We ask our panel of experts

IHRSA’s Kristen Walsh speaks to experts about Millennials, technology, studios and reinvestment

Fitness as entertainment, an insect diet and active education are just some of the key trends, influences and opportunities shaping the health and fitness sector over the coming year – and beyond

Our experts examine the trends that will shape the future of the spa and wellness industries

We round up some of the latest research in the area of health, fitness and wellbeing – including the importance of taking the stairs, being active in pregnancy and short bursts of vigorous exercise

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon and Dr Paul Bedford share their lessons for boosting member retention, based on their latest studies. Members who work out with a partner or buddy and receive fitness staff interaction are more likely to stay

Victoria Loomes gives us the lowdown on five consumer trends that should be on your radar in 2017 and beyond

Two key trends will shape the physical activity sector in 2017, says Kate Cracknell and they complement and oppose each other in equal measure: technology, driving an ‘always on’ culture, and a boom in mindfulness

To stem the tide of the growing obesity epidemic, the sector must raise more informed awareness and better connect this complex health issue with the personal realities of individuals’ lives. Louise Park

The boutique studio market continues to grow and evolve, as the Association of Fitness Studios’ report shows. Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson tell us more about how this sector is maturing

Record, respond, resolve – key stages in a customer feedback system. Leisure-net’s Mike Hill explains why opening up avenues for customer feedback is a great opportunity, not risky business

Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace

Imke Schuller of the Futures Company look at how the industry can better connect with Millennials

Innovations are growing the fitness industry, but more needs to be done to achieve future success. David Minton summarises findings from The Leisure Database Company’s (TLDC) State of the Fitness Industry Report