A rugby club is using a point-of-care ultrasound system from FujiFilm SonoSite in order to diagnose and monitor musculoskeletal injuries.

2014 will be the year that operators decide whether they want to play a recognised role within the health sector, says ukactive's David Stalker

Mintel's latest research highlights opportunities to further extend the sector's reach. Michael Oliver reports

From laughter as medicine to wellness hotels, Camilla Parke of The Futures Company looks at some of the trends set to shape the wellness sector in the coming year

New research by Mike Hill of Leisure-net Solutions – conducted exclusively for Health Club Management – investigates why members leave clubs, and how well operators manage the leaving process

What's in store at the UK's largest trade beauty event taking place at ExCeL, London, this month?

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year

Natural product manufacturer Body Bliss has introduced a new aromatherapy app which has been designed to integrate custom aromatherapy alchemy into both spa treatments and spa retail.

New research shows how physical activity can help in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes

The removal of physical activity from the QOF is a blow to our sector, and we must lobby to have it reinstated, says Kate Cracknell

Health clubs must invest in upskilling their managers if the sector is to gain credibility and build a strong future, says Liz Terry

Michael Oliver outlines the findings of Mintel's 2013 health, fitness and leisure reports, and offers his views on future opportunities

In exclusive research for Health Club Management, Leisure-net MD Mike Hill asks why people leave their club or leisure centre, and how they're treated during the leaving process

Will the classification of obesity as a disease in the US bring better treatment, or will it take the onus to lose weight away from the individual?

David Stalker explains how investors are being attracted back to the fitness sector

The latest Global MONITOR report from The Futures Company presents the trends and opportunities in wellness

Spa Business magazine has announced its Spa Foresight™ 2013/14 report which highlights trends and influences in the international spa industry and identifies opportunities for growth in terms of market sectors, world regions, management protocols and treatment types.

Today's multi-faceted spas have important lessons to teach health clubs about the customer experience, says Liz Holmes

The MD of Reebok Sports Club London talks Kate Cracknell through the major redevelopment project that's seen a “total transformation” of the offering

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

Are you charging the correct price for your club? How do you know when is the right time to put prices up, and how much should they increase by? We ask our panel

In the second of his two-part series on behaviour change, Dr Tim Anstiss examines the powerful potential of wellbeing coaching

St George's Park not only caters for elite footballers but also the public, with a range of performance packages

As today's consumers start to take control of their own health, Louise Kennedy considers how this will shape the future fitness industry

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

Online spa marketplace Wahanda has launched a new mobile booking site to allow' on-the-go' customers to book health and beauty treatments easily and quickly.

A look ahead to the event at London's ExCeL this month

Across the UK, the momentum is growing behind the public sector spa. David Thompson looks at the facilities leading the way

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