Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes

Kath Hudson takes a look at the growing technological options available for tracking members' physical activity both in and out of the health club environment

Barefoot running is supposed to be the natural way, so can it work from a prehab point of view or does it present a new set of problems?

CEO David Stalker reports on a recent focus group examining children's activity and school sport

Nutritional supplements are potentially a great revenue stream for clubs, but new European legislation is going to make it harder to promote them

Toxteth Fire Fit Hub in Liverpool is a new, £5.2m, dual-use community facility enabling firefighters to get fit for duty, while also helping to inspire youngsters in an area of social deprivation to be more active. Lauren Applegarth reports

Becca Douglas takes a look at some of the initiatives aiming to deliver a legacy from last year's London Paralympic Games

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

Combat sports are growing in popularity, but do they belong in the mainstream, asks Kath Hudson

Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research

ukactive joins forces with Sport England to put more weight behind its drive to see a fitness professional in every GP surgery

Operators increasingly need to demonstrate social value. Julie Cramer reports on the progress being made

The co-owner and director of Dutch health club operator and construction company Pellikaan talks to Kate Cracknell about integrating fitness and medical offerings

For years it's been possible to book hotels and trains via smartphones, but not fitness classes. Kath Hudson examines how technology is enabling clubs to finally catch up

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

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

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

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

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

Google Maps has taken its street view technology to its first NFL stadium, offering users a 360-degree view of the Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the Indianapolis Colts.

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

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

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

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

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Budget club operator easyGym has partnered with fitness equipment supplier Precor to offer its members the option to buy a personalised entertainment package at its new Birmingham and Cardiff health clubs.

Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports

Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market