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

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

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

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

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

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

New research by Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions – conducted exclusively for Health Club Management – investigates why members leave clubs, and how well operators manage the leaving process

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.

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

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

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

CEO of ukactive David Stalker discusses the parliamentary group set up to examine physical inactivity

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

In the latest part of his retention series, Dr Paul Bedford looks at the importance of clubs maintaining a link with their members

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

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

A free school in Luton is the first in the UK to be set up by a leisure trust. Rhianon Howells finds out about its healthy approach

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

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

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

Kristen Walsh reports on events at IHRSA's recent European Convention in Madrid, which attracted a record 600 delegates

Katie Lewis reports on discussions at November's SIBEC Europe event, from functional training to price-cutting, and from centralised ad campaigns to 'exercise is medicine'

The removal of physical activity from the QOF is a blow to our sector, and we must lobby to have it reinstated, says Kate Cracknell

Is discounting good for business or can it attract 'problem members'?

New research shows how physical activity can help in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes

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