Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts

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

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

For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month

Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend

Management company Leisure Connection is to make its gym and leisure facilities available through online gym booking service payasUgym.com.

New product launches from MiTonics and Britvic, and a rugby heroes campaign for Lucozade Sport

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

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

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

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?

Online spa marketplace Wahanda has launched a new mobile booking site to allow' on-the-go' customers to book health and beauty treatments easily and quickly.

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy

With cleanliness a retention issue, clubs should check out this event