Are ‘exercise passports’ the shake-up the industry needs to improve retention and market penetration?

The health club of the future will have to be more flexible and adaptable, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Bryan K O’Rourke takes an in-depth look at beacon technology and considers its future implications for health and fitness clubs

It’s often said that you get what you pay for, and it seems that fitness apps which cost nothing provide little more than that, according to a new study.

ukactive chair Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson on the move towards a new workforce development structure for the activity sector

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

Operators with limited space can still create viable thermal areas that generate a healthy revenue

Under Armour – the sportswear giant and owner of MapMyFitness – on why it bought the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps for US$560m

Wearable tech giant Fitbit will float on the New York Stock Exchange later today (18 June) in one of the most highly-anticipated IPOs of the year.

Les Mills licensed facilities have 500 more members per club than the global average, says new research

Full-body wearable simulations could help leisure operators understand the challenges older people face when moving around their facilities

Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.

Study highlights a new treadmill test that identifies a person’s risk of dying

Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness

The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?