Health and fitness devices will make up half of all wireless accessories shipped by 2018, with shipments of app-enabled devices set to hit 170m, according to a new report from Juniper.

A new study has highlighted one of the reasons why exercise is effective in helping to prevent breast cancer

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

Whether you're looking for weight loss, detox or disease prevention, juicing claims to have the answers. Kate Cracknell reports

Women with type 2 diabetes have to work harder than men to get the same results in certain exercises, new research suggests

Jay Williams examines the science behind telomeres – indicators for cellular ageing – and what it could mean for spas and health clubs

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?

Studies in the scientific field of neuroplasticity show that just thinking about exercise can translate into actual, physical benefits

Vibration training can greatly benefit MS sufferers, according to a Borders Sport & Leisure pilot study

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

Exercise can effectively help to reduce appetite, says new research

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

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

Can the sector better engage with members by more wholeheartedly embracing CSR? Kate Cracknell reports on the birth of Gymtopia

In part one of a new retention series, Guy Griffiths looks at the importance of the new member journey

The first in a new behaviour change series looks at the individual as expert

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

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

Residential developers are incorporating wellbeing facilities in their schemes to enhance exclusivity and add value, reports Neena Dhillon

Testing a person's ability to rise from a seated position on the floor is an indication of longevity, according to the latest research from Brazil

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

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

The director of public health at NICE tells Julie Cramer why the organisation is determined to get GPs prescribing exercise

Short bursts of exercise can have an instant impact on memory in older adults - and especially those with Alzheimer's - according to a new study from the US

PT qualifications must teach people real world skills, says Jonathan Davies, CEO of The Training Room

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

ThriveWell's Erin Ercoline talks to Kate Cracknell about the DIVA exercise and nutrition programme for breast cancer patients

CEO of the FIA, David Stalker, looks at the compelling case for exercise interventions in healthcare delivery