ukactive wants physical activity to rise 1 per cent a year for the next five years. Is this really achievable?

Public health campaigns must focus not only on the science of why people should exercise, but also on the practicalities of how physical activity guidelines can be easily and enjoyably achieved, says Kate Cracknell

Does your business look beyond profit to deliver a more socially-conscious agenda? Ray Algar outlines the findings of his new report

The MD of the newly merged Nuffield Health Wellbeing talks to Julie Cramer about expanding further into prevention and wellbeing

Four entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of £101,000 in funding following a competition launched to bring progressive geography, technology and design-based ideas to life.

ukactive teams up with Judy Murray to put family exercise on the agenda

Ray Algar takes a look at an initiative by Denmark's Fresh Fitness to fund fresh water wells in Uganda

Part seven of a nine-part Alliance Leisure brings strong supply chain benefits to clients – not just in terms of price, but range, quality and aftercare

Dirk Kemmerling gives an overview of Germany's fitness market

Kate Cracknell talks to the fitness entrepreneur and celebrity PT about data-based training, personalisation and driving a health-focused message

Leaked information has revealed potential details of Apple’s health and fitness application, Healthbook, which could be capable of recording an array of information to monitor the state of the human body.

How can we broaden the appeal of health clubs to all socioeconomic groups? Are we trying hard enough?

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

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

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

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

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

The new director of health and wellbeing at Public Health England talks to Steven Ward about his mission to tackle the ‘wicked problem' of physical inactivity

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

Kristen Walsh previews next month's 33rd IHRSA International Convention and Trade Show

Part three of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities - How do you assess whether your desired leisure scheme is viable, and where do you go from there?

A host of new and innovative wearable tech devices have been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014.

Far from leading members away into alternative exercise, wearable technology can help build their loyalty to your club, says Fitbug founder Paul Landau

Kristen Walsh reports on events at IHRSA's recent European Convention in Madrid, which attracted a record 600 delegates

New research shows how physical activity can help in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes

How can we tap into member psychology to create a health club environment that's inspiring to both spend time in and work out in? Kath Hudson reports

The CEO of LA fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about the recent launch of its premium LAX brand

The pair behind the Sported Foundation talk about fulfilling the legacy promise of the 2012 Games

New products and trends from this year's Leisure Industry Week