Cité de l'Océan in Biarritz, France – a museum dedicated to the deep blue – has unveiled a new exhibition using Oculus Rift to give visitors a virtual surfing experience.

Sportswear giant Under Armour has continued its charge into the fitness technology sector through the acquisition of workout-focused search engine Gritness.

Rochester Midtown Athletic Club in the US believes there’s no charity too big or too small to support

England Rugby’s Tom Youngs looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup

Competitive advantage through data was one of the topics on the agenda at the European Leaders Forum, reports ukactive’s Steven Ward

How can health clubs broaden the appeal of indoor cycling? Kath Hudson asks the experts involved in this ever-growing sector

Chris Wilcox looks at the importance of sound in creating brand consistency in your club

Is your business ready for post-demographic consumerism? Trendwatching.com explains why the old consumer models must go

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

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

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by fitness technology, according to a team of industry experts.

ukactive strategy director Steven Ward considers what might be in store for the physical activity sector following the 2015 General Election

PAN Studio's Run An Empire app aims to bring sport to a gaming generation

New Ipsos MORI research highlights a worrying trend for people to follow the sedentary norm

Women tend to avoid weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder, but strength training should be a key part of their workouts. We take a look at some best practice examples

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

Here come the girls – Matrix offers an overview of its initiatives to promote, develop and encourage women’s sport and activity

The co-founder of Morning Gloryville on getting the world to rise and shine

Sportswear giant Under Armour has made a major play into the fitness tracking sector, acquiring popular apps Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.

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

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

The award-winning author and New York Times columnist will discuss the qualities of strong leaders at IHRSA 2015

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

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