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

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the health and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

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

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

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.

Dr Rachel Pryke of the Royal College of General Practitioners talks to Kate Cracknell about a co-operative approach to combating the obesity epidemic

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

A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

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

The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell

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

Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool

Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

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

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

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

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

Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?

As we gear up for 2015, what looks set to drive growth for the health and fitness sector?

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

Health clubs and leisure centres should embrace the commercial opportunity derived from being ‘socially useful’, says Kate Cracknell

Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK

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

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

90 per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group. Is your studio timetable up to scratch?

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

CEO of ukactive David Stalker reviews the themes and moods at the recent Labour and Conservative Party conferences

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

Health Club Management recently revealed how online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin, potentially paving the way for the cryptocurrency to become an accepted form of payment across more than 2,000 UK gyms in the PayasUgym network.