The European fitness market continues its strong growth, according to the latest EuropeActive/Deloitte market report for 2015

Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft Band to produce a series of workouts for wearable tech users on the move.

Virgin Active has announced the launch of its long-awaited Discovery Lab – a creative hub made up of health and fitness experts that will drive development of products and classes.

In just 20 minutes per week expect the unexpected with this EMS-based hybrid training method

The CORE by Premier software solution meets the growing needs of your health and fitness business

There’s more to data than just gathering information – an operator also needs to be able to access and analyse its findings

Is the spread of new and exciting fitness technology set to push personal trainers out of a job?

The founder and CEO of BioRitmo and SmartFit talks to Kate Cracknell about cannibalising his own brand, handing the reins to his staff, and the challenges of operating in Brazil

Jim Graham, COO of The Gym Group, on how the low-cost pioneer is continuing its journey of innovation and success following a strategic review of its proposition

MoveGB’s innovative membership model is a risk-free and lucrative proposition for operators, says MD Justin Mendleton

Gymbox Westfield Stratford in east London has inherited all the colour and buzz of its Olympic next-door neighbour, says Kate Cracknell

Pulse has appointed Paul Shinners as director of interactive products to spearhead the company’s expansion into the interactive fitness market.

ukactive’s CEO David Stalker discusses the proposed move towards a single organisation covering all skills and workforce development for health and fitness

The key to getting your retention right starts at the first club interaction, says research from Les Mills UK

The fitness industry should tap into scientific research, to find new messages that appeal to a broader range of people, says Kate Cracknell

Through its mobile apps and website, Strava has created a global concept that’s inspiring people to get out and push themselves, both on their bikes and now also running

Adopting a more intelligent approach to energy usage can save thousands of pounds a year without compromising service. Consultant Simon Wright shares his top tips

The New York-based David Lynch Foundation helps people to overcome extreme stress using the power of meditation. Julie Cramer talks to co-founder Bob Roth

Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO of the Pure Group – Asia’s leading lifestyle brand – about blending yoga, fitness, food and apparel

Focus Training MD Bob Ellis on delivering high calibre professionals that will shape a positive future for health and fitness

Olympic team pursuit gold medallist and England Rugby’s Tom Youngs explain why they use the Wattbike as part of their training regime

Does personal training increase member retention? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon offers insight and analysis based on his ongoing research

Parkour has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, so how can fitness operators bring the buzz of this practice into the studio?

The new CEO of affordable fitness chain Pure Gym talks to Kate Cracknell about the need to shift the focus beyond the gym walls

We round up some of the latest news from the world of vibration training, including the launch of the VibroGym Evolution in the UK

Women tend to avoid weights for fear of looking like a bodybuilder, but strength training should be a key part of their workouts. We take a look at some best practice examples

Using technology to measure, test and track performance has become an essential consideration for many operators. Wattbike outlines its latest innovations in this area

Taking regular exercise has the power to actually change our DNA, according to the latest findings by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines plans to drive the skills agenda back to the top of the priority list

Ninety per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group – ensure your group exercise timetable has pulling power, says Les Mills UK