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

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

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

European health and beauty online booking platform Wahanda has acquired an app development consultancy called Lemon Labs as part of a strategic focus on becoming a mobile-first company.

What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is soon to unveil one of the world’s first permanent Immersive Fitness studios at its Raynes Park club in London as part of an exclusive partnership with Les Mills.

As the industry gathers apace, wearable technology will come to represent a new form of power dressing for business leaders next year, in the same way that shoulder pads dominated 1980s wardrobes.

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity levels through the use of digital technology.

A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Even so-called hard to reach groups have to use our streets, so that’s where we should start getting them active, says Kate Cracknell

Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens

Alison Bledge examines how the offshore industry is managing the wellbeing of its workers, and looks at a gym installed onboard the floating hotel Safe Scandinavia

Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

Online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin as a form of payment across its network, paving the way for more than a third of UK gyms to be able to sell membership via the cryptocurrency.

A growing body of research shows how gut health can impact anything from our immunity to our mood

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

What can health clubs and leisure centres do to improve their weight management offering?

Batteries may soon be a thing of the past for low-power wearable technology devices, with the potential for energy to be generated from body heat and movement, plus ambient energy from the environment.

Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity

How should we define obesity – is it a disease, a disability or a lifestyle condition? And why does this definition matter? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

CEO David Stalker looks ahead to National Fitness Day, which swings into action this September

Chris Lane reports on the link between good management and customer care, outlining how a focus on staff satisfaction can translate into huge benefits for end customers

Tech-savvy members are using apps and devices to take fitness into their own hands. Are you ready for the health tech revolution?

EuropeActive and Deloitte share the topline findings from their new European Market Report