IHRSA Annual Convention & Trade Show, IHRSA 2014, Sally Hogshead, Gary Vaynerchuck, Dan Heath, Luke Williams

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

The digital revolution may well be upon us, but health and fitness consumers buying wearable tech still prefer to make their purchase in-store than from the company’s website, according to new research from Nielsen.

Lauren Applegarth looks at a council scheme to open multiple sites, each with their own specialism

Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market

Group exercisers versus gym-only exercisers. Who does what, and does this predict retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness application, Healthbook, which could be capable of recording an array of information to monitor the state of the human body.

The world's largest trade fair for fitness, health and wellness takes place in Germany next month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.

Michael Oliver outlines the findings of Mintel's 2013 health, fitness and leisure reports, and offers his views on future opportunities

Health clubs must invest in upskilling their managers if the sector is to gain credibility and build a strong future, says Liz Terry

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

trendwatching.com's Henry Mason identifies some of the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014, from Crowd Shaping to The Internet of Caring Things

A report on the third annual Health Club Awards, which took place during LIW in September

New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week

The latest Global MONITOR report from The Futures Company presents the trends and opportunities in wellness

The UK GM of low-cost operator Fit for Free talks to Kate Cracknell about how it can charge a membership fee and still be 'free'