McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

How can you be sure that members of both genders, and all ages, feel completely comfortable in your gym? We ask our panel

Our experts examine the trends that will shape the future of the spa and wellness industries

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

From education to lively demonstrations and debate, we presents the highlights from LIW 2016

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

Hospitality and spa management systems provider Springer-Miller has named Nicole Stanaway as SpaSoft business development manager.

Gladstone’s new access control solution doesn’t just provide security and attendance tracking – it also delivers insights into how customers use your facilities

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Cloud-based software provider Booker has acquired Frederick, a marketing automation platform that offers a set of features for customer feedback, online reviews and referrals for spas and salons.

Why aren’t more health club spas disability-friendly? We ask the experts

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

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

Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable

Our experts examine the trends that will shape the future of the spa and wellness industries

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five consumer trends your business should be embracing in 2016

Spanish wellness destination SHA Wellness Clinic has recently added a bioenergetic unit to its medi-spa offerings. The unit is a high-tech system for evaluating and improving health, based on human energy, and was developed in-house by Dr Ana Maria Oliva, a biomedical engineer.

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, skincare brand L’Oreal debuted its My UV Patch, a stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.

A growing number of clubs across the UK are working with Ojmar to upgrade their traditional keyed locking systems to electronic solutions

Vicki Loomes of trendwatching.com outlines five key consumer trends your health and fitness business should be looking to embrace in 2016

Brand new halls and a hands-on exploration of the future of the sector – FIBO 2016 is a must-attend event

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield has opened its upgraded multi-million pound fitness facility, with technology taking centre stage.

It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential gamechanger for the leisure industry.

The Sears Institute for Anti-Aging Medicine, a 17,000sq ft (1,579sq m) facility in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, opened recently within The Sears Wellness Center.

The world has gone wearable tech crazy over the past couple of years, but Jawbone CEO Hosain Rahman believes the future of health tracking will place gadgets inside the body.