The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

Several British athletes will be able to scope out international venues ahead of major competitions using virtual reality headsets.

Having taken the US by storm since its launch last week, and with UK users also getting in on the act, Pokémon Go is being held up as an unlikely antidote to physical inactivity.

Les Mills is to embark on a new partnership with wearable tech giant Polar which aims to help fitness fans get the most from their favourite group exercise workouts.

We round up some of the newest functional fitness products to hit the market

Is heart rate training the magic bullet for all members to get results?

The co-founder of Heartcore talks about his passion for wellness, and his predictions for a shake-up in the boutique fitness market

The high intensity urban sport of Tower Running is attracting a growing global following among athletes of all abilities

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

The Welsh rugby legend and this year’s SIBEC UK keynote speaker talks about exercise and mental health, and homophobia in sport

Gladstone’s new signature application, Gladstone360, is billed as a game-changer for leisure management software

Could dogs be the key to getting inactive people off the sofa? Kath Hudson reports on the burgeoning sport of canicross

Different types of interaction with members affect retention in different ways

The Rio Olympics are coming! How can your club use the Games to drive further engagement with members? Gamification expert An Coppens offers her advice

1Life’s brand transformation has helped it overcome adversity and win back business in the challenging Milton Keynes market

Innovative Wattbike training zones are transforming studios and gym floors across the country

Diabetes, Oliver Patrick, Jenny Patrickson, John Morgan, Nikki Joule, Neil King, NHS, Kath Hudson

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

The health club market has shown robust growth across Europe, according to new research from Deloitte and EuropeActive

A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues

Annie Holden, Everyone Health, preventative, prevention, Everyone Active, public health, Kate Cracknell

As the former CEO of ukactive is freed from the shackles of office, he offers his frank opinions on the fitness sector

Nuffield Health has opened its first specialist sports performance lab at its flagship City Fitness and Wellbeing gym in London, offering elite-level diagnostics to help clients develop tailored exercise programmes.

With the rise of technology and apps, can personal trainers survive and evolve to meet changing consumer needs?

A look at some of the latest innovations in strength equipment around the world

Technogym introduces its new SKILLMILL, which has athletic performance training at its heart

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

eGym’s personalised, connected member experience is driving customer acquisition and retention alike

The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act