Refurbishments require huge capital investment, so how do clubs make the most of them when complete?

The UK's leading low-cost operator Pure Gym is rolling out the centralised chain management system from Exerp to facilitate its ambitious plans for expansion

US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains

We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..

In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave

Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market

Michael Cassop-Thompson looks at strategic management of clubs, in the first of a series created with CIMSPA

Microsoft is the latest company to join the fitness app trend by releasing the Bing Health & Fitness Windows Phone app.

Fitness Foresight™ from Health Club Management outlines some of the key trends, influences and opportunities for the fitness sector moving forward

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

IHRSA's expert panel on the forces that will shape the fitness industry around the world in the coming year

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they want to play a recognised role within the health sector, says ukactive's David Stalker

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert advice and demonstration videos to help people achieve their fitness goals.

We round up some of the latest innovations in the realm of group exercise programming for health and fitness clubs

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

Does the sector need to cement its intent to combat physical inactivity with a bold ‘physical inactivity kills' message, asks Kate Cracknell

Is 'exercise is medicine' an appealing message for the public, or is it too geared towards doctors?

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend

Whether it's payroll support, scheduling or task allocation, Sean James says today's CRM systems can play a key role in staff management

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream

Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club in Cornwall has added a new fitness facility.