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

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

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

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

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

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

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

Spartan Race, an obstacle race concept taking the world by storm

'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna

Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market