What do health and fitness providers need to know before committing to an exercise referral scheme? We offer an overview of the key points to consider

A whole new breed of functional group exercise class is focusing on natural, animal-style bodyweight movements. We take a look

How much CV training do we need to do, and what’s the best way to do it? Lauren Chambers asks the experts for their advice

With cycling one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, and the public looking to use technology to maximise training benefits, demand for Wattbike has been growing strongly

ukactive CEO David Stalker outlines the work that lies ahead for the health and fitness industry as it progresses through 2015

The world’s largest health and fitness trade show takes place in Cologne, Germany, from 9–12 April, with the EHFF on 8 April

Gantner’s RFID system has helped a swimming complex in Norway become fully automated. We take a closer look at the project

1Rebel is a newly-launched premium lifestyle microgym which has set out to be a ‘fitness market disruptor’. Julie Cramer speaks to the founders

Pools cost substantial amounts of money to run, so how can operators mitigate any losses, maximise ROI and safeguard the future of their swimming pools?

The author, trendspotter and futurologist offers Kate Cracknell his thoughts on the future of the health and fitness industry

trendwatching.com’s Vicki Loomes offers six consumer trends for the health and fitness industry to consider harnessing in 2015

Tom Walker talks to the digital health visionary about the likelihood of technology making GPs and fitness professionals redundant

A new pair of fitness tracking devices from heart rate monitor specialist Mio Global have been designed to set pulses racing by offering unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Insight into the trends and opportunities for growth of the sector over the coming months

We round up the expansion plans of a selection of key private sector operators around the world, and offer a snapshot of upcoming UK public sector developments

Six consumer trends to harness for business success in 2015

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

An analysis of potential growth areas for the fitness sector, based on the latest Mintel research

What lies ahead for the health and fitness sector from a European perspective, and how will this impact individual businesses?

The focus seems to be moving from personal training to small group training. Is the one-to-one model still a viable offering?

Sports Direct Fitness will offer gym memberships from as little as £5 a month. Jak Phillips asks an expert panel for their thoughts on the implications for the rest of the sector

Les Mills rocks out final Group Fitness Experience (GFX) event in Liverpool

MD Chris Johnson explains why Pulse is about so much more than just equipment

The vice president of Downsize Fitness in the US talks to Kate Cracknell about transforming the lives of an overweight population

Dr Rachel Pryke of the Royal College of General Practitioners talks to Kate Cracknell about a co-operative approach to combating the obesity epidemic

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

90 per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group. Is your studio timetable up to scratch?

Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby

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

PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as part of a concerted push into the outdoor training market.