Dr Paul Bedford outlines the key findings of his qualitative and quantitative retention reports

What do your members experience in your club, and how does this impact retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

A small trial suggests wellness interventions, including exercise, can help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s patients

Targeting older members and focusing on social interaction are among Dr Melvyn Hillsdon’s top five tips for boosting retention in 2015

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

Innovations in service and maintenance can keep frustrating ‘out of order’ signs from appearing in your club. Kate Langrish reports

A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

Manraaj Sunner offers his advice to health clubs looking to develop an effective social media strategy

A South Korean study finds exercise can help control BECTS, a form of childhood epilepsy

An upcoming report promises to put a true value on the fitness sector, say ukactive’s David Stalker

Why Les Mills group programming can have a powerful impact on retention

Outlining the unique features of the Arc Trainer

Fitness tracking application RunKeeper has partnered with mobile reward service Kilp to give users gifts and brand samples when they reach their exercise goals.

Users of wearable technology devices could be at risk of cyber attacks, with potential hackers able to intercept users' data for as little as US$70 (€52, £41), according to a new study by online and mobile security specialist Symantec.

iPhone users are typically more interested in general health, while the average Android user consumes more fitness content, according to a study from mobile intelligence firm Opera Mediaworks.

Research from the US shows that the key to getting exercise results lies in upping the intensity

The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities

On his dream for the fitness industry

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Exercise may reduce the risk of obesity thanks to its impact on good bacteria in the gut, says new research

Lose weight, tone up, get fit? Is this what your members really want from a club, and how does it affect retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Given the recent boom in the wearable technology market, experts have decided to research the effectiveness of a number of fitness bands, with results showing that not all devices are as accurate as each other.

Why are gyms making such a mess of the leaving process, and how can they do better? Kate Cracknell asks the experts for their advice

Mental health is often treated as the poor relation to physical health. How can health clubs address this?

As little as £3 is enough incentive for 50 per cent of people to change their behaviour, says a team from Newcastle University in the UK

Dave Wright offers his advice to health club managers wanting to improve their understanding of, and performance in, the area of sales

The joint MD of 3-1-5 Health Clubs talks to Julie Cramer about creating an exclusive family of X-Force ‘negative training' facilities in the UK