The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

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 founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Does personal activity tracking impact on retention of gym membership? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon presents his latest research findings

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

Does personal training increase member retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers insight and analysis based on his ongoing research

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

In her IHRSA 15 keynote, psychologist Kelly McGonigal spoke about the science of willpower and how the health and fitness industry can seek to harness it

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

With obesity a growing problem, should the industry be doing more to help members understand the calories in / calories out equation?

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

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?

Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

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

The latest HAFOS survey gains insight into consumers’ views of budget clubs and microgyms

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

Low-cost growth, public sector strength and the impact of technology. David Minton offers an overview of the fitness sector based on the latest TLDC State of the UK Fitness Industry report

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015

We report on a recent project by MYZONE and Village Urban Resorts in Aberdeen

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

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

Does interaction with fitness staff impact on member progress, and does this have an effect on retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

What will the digital health club of the future look like? We ask the experts for their thoughts

Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years

Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby