The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific report shows potential for growth in 13 markets across the region

Physical inactivity is a major factor in lifestyle diseases like cancer and diabetes. Is it time for a top-down intervention to get people moving?

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines plans to drive the skills agenda back to the top of the priority list

What more can the health and fitness industry do to get people more active while moving from A to B? Kath Hudson reports

What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

The new CEO of Places for People Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about the company becoming a social enterprise and rolling out a private community gym brand

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

PAN Studio's Run An Empire app aims to bring sport to a gaming generation

Do we need legislation to get people moving, and if so are we looking for fitness’ equivalent of the smoking ban? Kate Cracknell offers her thoughts

As the world’s population ages, how can the wellness industry best provide for older people’s needs? Katie Barnes asks a global panel of experts

Women tend to avoid weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder, but strength training should be a key part of their workouts. We take a look at some best practice examples

The co-founder of Morning Gloryville on getting the world to rise and shine

Ray Algar reports on the health club chain giving young homeless people a future, thanks to the legacy of Baron Carl Gripenstedt

PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, is trialling a programme that will see private gyms receive GP-referred patients and help tackle the UK’s inactivity epidemic.

Wearable technology pioneers will launch the next generation of sports and fitness devices at next month’s Wearable Technology Show, which takes place from 10-11 March at ExCeL in London.

Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.

A fast-growing virtual marketing tour developed by Google has the potential to transform the way leisure facilities like health clubs and spas attract new customers.

The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines the work that lies ahead for the health and fitness industry as it progresses through 2015

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

With obesity a growing problem, should the industry be doing more to help members understand the calories in / calories out equation?

Operators need to do much more to help members understand nutrition and balancing calories for weight management, says Kate Cracknell

Kate Cracknell talks to the partner of investment firm Encore Capital about its plans to create London’s leading group of holistic health clubs

Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015

The author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry

1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders