A growing number of traditional operators are dipping a toe in the boutique market

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

Sport England’s evolution – encapsulated in its new strategy – means sport and fitness are now on the same page, says ukactive’s Steven Ward

The global health club industry is showing growth despite some economic challenges

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

As one of the fastest growing segments of the physical activity sector, virtual fitness is proving to be a particular hit with the female and millennial markets.

Budget giants Pure Gym and The Gym Group are leading the way in terms of brand engagement on social media, but a new report shows that there’s plenty of room for improvement across the fitness sector.

Gym buddy apps are helping people find their perfect workout partner, so they’re more likely to stick with their routine

New developments in data mining can help clubs unlock their ‘hidden wealth’

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

Could you lead the commoditisation of the spa industry in the UK? Massage Heights is looking for international expansion partners.

The new Sport England strategy is a huge triumph for ukactive, and an equally significant opportunity for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell

Annie Holden, Everyone Health, preventative, prevention, Everyone Active, public health, Kate Cracknell

An overview of Gladstone’s integrated solutions, from eyeQ to Join@Home, and Plus2 to Learn2

As part of our Gymtopia series, we look at how one Canadian club is making a long-term difference with its charitable work

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity, after new research found almost nine in ten UK parents feel tablets and smartphones are adding to Britain’s youth inactivity crisis.

How can you attract the hard-to-reach groups, and how do you make this pay?

Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding

Legend’s club management software solution has successfully launched in Canada. Its new clients share their thoughts

We’ve reached a tipping point in the healthy living revolution, with Healthy New Towns and Sporting Future two huge opportunities to embrace, says Liz Terry

With a recent study showing that more than 60 per cent of the adult population in Dubai is overweight, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has drawn up a behaviour change plan in an effort to get residents to eat more healthily and take more exercise.

The team at Health Club Management offer their thoughts on the trends that are set to shape the future of fitness

Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson of brand insights firm ClubIntel share a glimpse into the work and resulting outcomes of the recent 2015 International Fitness Industry Trend report - What’s All the Rage

The European fitness market continues its strong growth, with the total number of health and fitness club members now exceeding 50 million, according to the latest European Health & Fitness Market Report

The fitness industry may be growing, but it needs to do even more to achieve future success. David Minton looks at moves in the private and public sector, and the need for all clubs to better embrace the power of social media

Health clubs are popping up in increasingly diverse locations – so how do you decide if a site is right for you?

There’s a new, more relaxed attitude among consumers in terms of loyalty, says Imke Schuller of The Futures Company

Fitness tracking devices are expected to remain the dominant force in the wearable tech market over the next three years, according to new research, although smartwatches are anticipated to gradually increase their market share.

It’s understood that IMAX, which specialises in creating immersive 3D and 4D cinematic experiences, is looking to move into the US health and fitness industry.