Nationally and globally, the health and fitness sector must strike out and pave the way if we are to address the challenges facing us, advocates ukactive’s Steven Ward

Deloitte’s Karsten Hollasch summarises key data from the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report, highlighting our continent’s leading fitness operators and countries

Frame founders Pip Black and Joan Murphy on why their brand is focused on feelgood fitness rather than aesthetics

Les Mills’ head of instructor experience on transforming training standards for a global group exercise brand

We catch up with the founder of dancebased fitness concept Swing Train

From secret music events for fitness to sports heatmaps and AI coaches, 16 innovative start-ups have been selected to launch London’s new Sport Tech Hub.

Is tracking member activity and performance during group exercise classes always a good thing?

Sleep services are being offered by some gyms, but do they really improve poor sleep?

Need a new HIIT? Get STRONG

It’s time to embrace data, says Steve Ward

The MD of JD Gyms shares details of the next phase of the brand’s expansion

The Olympic athlete talks about why Zumba's new workout – STRONG by Zumba – appealed to her

Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept

The founders of iMoves and winners of ukactive's ActiveLab competition on providing PE and dance packages to schools

Justine tells us about the Les Mills Born to Move programme, which aims to get children moving

Flooring is often overlooked as an essential part of a fitness club's 'kit'. German specialist BSW explains how the right flooring can dramatically improve the fitness experience

Les Mills’ The Trip transforms the group fitness offering at West Wood Club in Dublin

Who are the biggest, most profitable club operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all

British Rowing’s Helen Rowbotham talks about a new initiative to get more people involved in indoor, gym-based rowing

The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

New research shows many members are disenchanted with their clubs. It’s time to start talking, says Kate Cracknell

We talk to Joanne Mathews of Ten Health and Fitness about her journey from startup to successful boutique brand

Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi

When the original Les Mills gym opened in Auckland in 1968, it attracted a large following of athletes. Today, thousands of clubs benefit from the brand's approach to fitness

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.