As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector

It’s time for health clubs to embrace activity tracking and not see it as a threat – but how many operators are achieving this?

Huw Edwards, ukactive’s public affairs director, offers his thoughts on an exciting time for the activity sector

Pregnant women who work out may pass a propensity to be active on to their child

Elevate takes place in May, bringing together experts from all disciplines for the UK’s largest physical activity trade event

UK Sport and British Cycling have teamed up with multinational security organisation BAE Systems on the development of an advanced ergometer in advance of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers

Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy, having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.

Steven Ward offers his views on what the new DCMS Sporting Future strategy means for the physical activity sector

Exercise may enhance the plasticity of the adult brain, making it more flexible and open to new ideas and ways of learning, according to new research from the University of Pisa, Italy

Is it worth encouraging your members to visit their health club more frequently? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon does the sums based on the latest data and findings from the TRP 10,000 survey

Only 60 per cent of people coming into a gym to make enquiries are asked for their contact details. Mystery shopper specialist Proinsight shares the findings of its latest research into sales performance across the fitness sector

There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Disney and Creative England have named Liverpool-based tech firm Citrus Suite as the winner of an £80,000 development fund to create an app that inspires families to lead healthier lifestyles.

Two new pieces of research show the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) both for diabetes sufferers, and for improving endurance

The National Living Wage is coming, and while it unquestionably presents challenges for the health and fitness sector, it also brings with it a great opportunity to upskill the sector and drive credibility, says Kate Cracknell

The value of exercise for mental health, and maintaining personal connections with members in a virtual era – these were some of the topics discussed at the panel debate that kicked off SIBEC Europe 2015 on the Costa Blanca, Spain, in November

Weight loss apps are no more effective in helping overweight people shed pounds than a paper flier from the doctor’s office, according to a new study.

Year-round exercise could be the key to fighting asthma, with the frequency of physical activity being more important than intensity, according to new research

Is it worth trying to get your members to visit more frequently? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon considers the likely impact on retention rates based on the TRP 10,000 survey

The new CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp talks to Kate Cracknell about growing its boutique club empire and building a global Barry’s community

After years of hype and expectation, wearable technology will finally take its place in the mainstream of fitness in 2016.

A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry

Win a trip to Australia to train with a top pro cycling team, courtesy of Running Unlimited

ukactive’s latest report investigates best practice in the area of community wellbeing cross-sector partnerships. Executive director Steven Ward explains more

The Royal Society of Public Health has suggested hairdressers and bar staff could push health messages. So where do health clubs fit in?

With dementia a growing concern in our rapidly ageing society, fitness and leisure operators must learn to cater for people with this condition, says Kate Cracknell

Regular exercise can help reduce hot flushes in menopausal women, and could provide a natural alternative to HRT

New Pure Gym ambassador Sir Chris Hoy is on a mission to get the public moving