Matrix Fitness credits much of its success to the people behind the brand. Newly promoted National Sales Manager, Andy Loughray, discusses the merits of this customer-centric company

Ray Algar reports on a Gymkit initiative to send refurbished gym equipment to rehab centres in Laos

US scientists have discovered a new benefit of exercise: its ability to remove debris in the body

The Planet Beach franchise has opened a new wellness centre in the state of Louisiana, with the facility offering guests the use of 'push-button' beauty and health treatments.

The industry has gone mad for functional training, but what do members really think?

Vera Kiss of The Futures Company unmasks the Millennial generation and explains what you need to know to be relevant to this market

In the final part of his series looking at member retention, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the reasons why members leave

We discovered people weren't afraid of strength training, they were afraid of the machines. Meet the first serious strength line designed to be more inviting than intimidating..

The health and fitness sector is being presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to create 'wellness cities', says Kate Cracknell

Refurbishments require huge capital investment, so how do clubs make the most of them when complete?

Part six of a nine-part series Managing the construction or refurbishment of a new leisure building is an involved process and it's Alliance Leisure's task to ensure that projects run smoothly, and are delivered on time and on budget.

US real estate developer Delos has created the first set of building standards based on wellbeing. Its founder Paul Scialla explains

The UK's leading low-cost operator Pure Gym is rolling out the centralised chain management system from Exerp to facilitate its ambitious plans for expansion

The use of face recognition technology to monitor sports fans at the gates of stadiums continues to grow in prominence, with Australia the next country to be considering its use across its national grounds.

One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs in a bid to protect the modesty of its members.

London South Bank university’s psychology department has developed a fake bar at a cost of £20,000 to help test reactions to alcohol in an authentic pub environment.

Canadian software company Geosports is developing an app to try and increase participation in sport in an age in which the developer believes people are less involved in sports and physical activity.

How Lizzy Yarnold's win at the Sochi Olympics is the result of a world class technology partnership combined with an innovative talent identification programme.

2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they want to play a recognised role within the health sector, says ukactive's David Stalker

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

New research by Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions – conducted exclusively for Health Club Management – investigates why members leave clubs, and how well operators manage the leaving process

From activity trackers to fitness apps, we round up some of the technology that's set to change the way we work out

Henry Mason of trendwatching.com outlines the key consumer trends for the fitness sector to run with in 2014

EHFA's Cliff Collins gives details of EU initiatives that will impact the fitness sector in 2014

From wearables to measuring participation, microgyms to the emergence of the public sector, TLDC's David Minton offers insights based on the latest State of the Fitness Industry Report

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has created a new online health and fitness resource offering expert advice and demonstration videos to help people achieve their fitness goals.

Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research

Kath Hudson looks at how clubs are turning pilates into a successful secondary revenue stream