Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population in Dubai is overweight, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has drawn up a behaviour change plan in an effort to get residents to eat more healthily and take more exercise.

Sports minister Tracey Crouch has highlighted the importance of technology and apps in trying to mobilise people from disadvantaged communities to get active.

Richard Baker, commercial director of Wattbike, explains how the bikes will be making a contribution to the Olympic Games this year

The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector

TV presenter and fitness trainer Charlie Webster is to launch a series of live and on- demand running classes on Body.Network, the new streaming service for personal fitness training developed by celebrity trainer Matt Roberts.

Les Mills outlines five steps to creating the best cycle experience

The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model

In the first of a two-part series, Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of ClubIntel investigate the influence of the internet middlemen in the fitness market

Early adopter operators of virtual classes have used the technology to maximise use of their studios. Is it time for your club to go virtual?

Adventurer Sean Conway believes everyone can do what he does – he’s “just the guy from the pub” – and urges us to unlock our inner adventurer

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

Executive director of ukactive, Steven Ward, presents a sneak preview of the Flame survey findings, which will form part of the inaugural Consumer Insight report due this September

The activity sector has to act now to embed the Active Every Day message in the public psyche, making it as potent a health mantra as Five a Day, says Kate Cracknell

Leisure Industry Week relaunches this month having been acquired by BodyPower. We look ahead to what’s on offer this year

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

The former triathlon and Ironman world champion talks to Kate Cracknell about her new role as part of the team at parkrun

The founder of freerunning talks to Kate Cracknell about James Bond, growing his academy network, and the vital need for everyone to move and have fun

Touchstone Partners’ Tim Baker looks at the journey to becoming – and staying – a health club member

Global fitness giant Les Mills has kicked off its new On Demand streaming service, enabling fitness fans to workout wherever and whenever they like by accessing classes via a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Chris Wilcox looks at the importance of sound in creating brand consistency in your club

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

Kate Cracknell speaks to the team responsible for the turnaround and future growth of the Total Fitness health club chain

The spectators’ emotional response to every ace, missed backhand and disputed line call will be measured at this year's Wimbledon tennis championship, thanks to wearable technology provided by car manufacturer Jaguar.

ClassPass targets those who want to cherry pick the classes they attend. Co-founder Payal Kadakia talks about its swift rise to success and expansion beyond New York

Streamed virtual fitness classes led by celebrities are the latest craze – and one health clubs should monitor, as they reach audiences who don’t go to a gym. Amanda Ellison reports

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

The rapid advance of technology is democratising fitness, giving consumers more choice than ever before and leaving businesses facing difficult dilemmas, says new Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold.