Do you have a vibration plate lying idle in your club? We ask suppliers for advice on how to breathe new life into this piece of kit

Abigail Harris takes a look at the latest software designed to help members feel a sense of belonging to their gym 'community'

Kristen Walsh rounds up the news from IHRSA's 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place in Las Vegas last month

CEO David Stalker outlines the key changes to public health commissioning which came into force this month, and what these mean for health and wellbeing providers

A new report into outdoor fitness found that 100 per cent of respondents were planning outdoor classes for 2013. We take a closer look at some of those plans

Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts

'Reserve your seat' technology and a focus on excellent instruction, we pay a visit to Cyclebeat, London's latest microgym

Virtual classes are coming of age, bringing a new lease of life to group exercise studios. We report on this growing trend

Did the Olympics have any impact on participation levels among the general public? Mike Hill reports on the latest HAFOS findings

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

Rachel Davies talks about being a Nuffield Health mentor

Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

The CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about incentivising healthy living and the company's expansion plans

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

Is the sector doing everything it needs to do to engage with today's consumer, asks Kate Cracknell

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

What do operators consider to be the future of technology in health clubs? Jon Nasta reports

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Will the current influx of standalone group exercise studios be a lasting trend or just a passing fad? We ask the experts

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way

payasUgym.com's Neil Harmsworth offers his thoughts on delivering an effective online sales strategy

What happens if some members' genetic make-up means they won't get results from their workouts? Kristoph Thompson reports

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

Is the health and fitness sector responding to the ever-more diverse needs of its potential customer base?