The latest heart rate monitors are increasingly user-friendly – so how can operators best use the data they produce to improve motivation levels among members?

From the Ruhr to the Rhine, this year's FIBO convention moves from its original base in Essen to Cologne in Germany

Personal training has proved a tough nut to crack for many operators, but there are some notable success stories from around the world

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa's Brent Walsh discusses the work of this unique facility

Do we still need people with fitness know-how on the gym floor, or are soft skills more important?

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

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

ukactive announces new board members, and Beattie leaves énergie

Advice for capitalising on the rapidly increasing popularity of running

Kate Cracknell visits the new Pure Club Med Gym, a high-end fitness offering in central Paris

With cleanliness a retention issue, clubs should check out this event

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

The sports Operations Manager for Glasgow Life talks to Kate Cracknell about driving a culture of physical activity, and making positive changes at a population level

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

Kate Cracknell talks to the head of recreation at Migros Zurich about expanding into the German market

NICE is now recommending that physical activity be included in the QOF, which financially incentivises GPs for prescribing specific treatments. This is, says Liz Terry, a major breakthrough for the fitness industry

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

Oliver Gillie reports on the benefits of the 'sunshine vitamin' - vitamin D - and how it is helping top athletes to improve their performance and be more competitive

Football clubs are developing community outreach programmes that are addressing social issues and linking local people together. Neena Dhillon reports

Technogym has opened its brand new headquarters: the Wellness Village in Cesena, Italy. Kate Cracknell pays a visit and finds an exemplary corporate wellness model

This year's event takes place in April

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