Sam Murphy reports on the impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing, and looks at how health and fitness clubs can assist members with mental health issues

Pre-exercise assessment can be used not only to prevent injury among elite athletes, but also to make health club members stick to their routines and feel looked after

The digital revolution may well be upon us, but health and fitness consumers buying wearable tech still prefer to make their purchase in-store than from the company’s website, according to new research from Nielsen.

From falls prevention to improving explosive power, studies show vibration technology is effective in a wide range of applications

Group exercisers versus gym-only exercisers. Who does what, and does this predict retention levels? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon reports

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

London South Bank university’s psychology department has developed a fake bar at a cost of £20,000 to help test reactions to alcohol in an authentic pub environment.

Think retention was bad before? It's now worse than ever, according to new research from Dr Paul Bedford

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

Being obese can alter the tastebuds – especially when it comes to sweet foods – and could be a possible cause of over-eating, says new research

Luxury health club spas are increasingly offering wellness services just for men. Kate Corney examines this growing trend

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

Can human energy expended on CV equipment realistically be converted into electricity to run your club?

Part one of a nine-part series detailing Alliance Leisure's process for creating successful public leisure facilities

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

Scientists at Microsoft Research have been exploring the possibility of developing pieces of hardware to try and explore the relationship between overeating and emotional states of mind.

Will the classification of obesity as a disease in the US bring better treatment, or will it take the onus to lose weight away from the individual?

Research into twins shows some obese people can still be healthy

David Stalker explains how investors are being attracted back to the fitness sector

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

Gyms need to identify and harness the superordinate goals that really drive behaviour change in members, says Kate Cracknell

Fitness levels, not age, should be used to determine whether older people should undergo surgery, according to a new study

With studies showing UK physical activity levels are dropping, it's time for a national strategy, says ukactive CEO David Stalker

In the first part of a new retention series, Dr Paul Bedford takes a look at the impact of brand on member retention

Member retention rates continue to drop across the fitness sector, according to a new national report by Dr Paul Bedford

To improve retention, operators need to become much more surgical in their analysis of why members are leaving, says Kate Cracknell

US scientists have discovered that exercise has an impact on neurons in the brain that make it more resilient to stress and anxiety

CEO David Stalker looks at the government's traineeship scheme introduced in January, and considers how the fitness sector might benefit

Edward Phillips, founder of the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in Boston, US, talks to Julie Cramer about tackling chronic disease

Doug Werner outlines the powerful impact that the ‘Lean' protocol can have on the sales process at health and fitness clubs