From group training to HIIT sessions on the gym floor, Taraflex flooring from Gerflor has been able to meet the exercise demands of Virgin Active clubs in the City of London with ease

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

New research shows many members are disenchanted with their clubs. It’s time to start talking, says Kate Cracknell

After a decade of establishing its EMS system as a strong global leader, German innovator miha bodytec has opened a London office to expand its UK presence

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.

A new breed of meditation studio in the US is offering drop-in sessions for people wanting to take time out from their stressful lives. Is this set to become a global trend?

The CEO of Australia’s new fitness giant tells Kate Cracknell about plans to make Fitness First Australia a 24/7 operation

Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT

Xercise4Less topped the social media charts in a recent industry survey. Its social media guru Joe Hall shares his tips

Sports psychologist Dr Paul McCarthy on the importance of understanding our thoughts and emotions when exercising

Boutique studio operator Barrecore is looking to rapidly grow in the UK and Europe. We talk to its new CEO

Tech has sparked a relationship revolution, says IHRSA 2017 speaker Seth Mattison

Exercise during pregnancy may protect children from disease later in life, according to a recent study from the US

A new breed of boutique studio is showing how meditation and mindfulness can be packaged in a way that engages today’s consumer, says Kate Cracknell

Executive director Steven Ward outlines ukactive’s focus for the next few years

Lord’s Cricket Ground has become the first purpose-built cricket stadium in Britain to run on 100 per cent renewable energy.

The boutique studio market continues to grow and evolve, as the Association of Fitness Studios’ report shows. Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson tell us more about how this sector is maturing

Two key trends will shape the physical activity sector in 2017, says Kate Cracknell and they complement and oppose each other in equal measure: technology, driving an ‘always on’ culture, and a boom in mindfulness

Steven Ward, Executive Director of ukactive, is confident that 2017 will see our sector move forward at an increasingly fast pace

Record, respond, resolve – key stages in a customer feedback system. Leisure-net’s Mike Hill explains why opening up avenues for customer feedback is a great opportunity, not risky business

Software providers are beginning to cater for the specialist needs of the growing trampoline park sector

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

Halo Leisure has been working with Legend software to transform its customer journeys, identify at-risk members and build stronger relationships with all customer segments

In the first of a two-part series on the evolution of ukactive, the organisation’s executive director Steven Ward looks at what’s changed over recent years

We speak to Instructability’s Hilary Farmiloe about ensuring disabled people are represented in the fitness workforce

Aerobic fitness is on the verge of inclusion in medical examinations – a huge opportunity for the fitness sector on all fronts, says Kate Cracknell

A new study assesses the trends in the ever-evolving boutique segment. Steve Tharrett and Mark Williamson report

Rudy Fabiano, president of Fabiano Designs, discusses how good design can benefit health clubs

Cycloparks steps its online offering up a gear with Legend, substantially increasing website traffic and online bookings by giving customers a website that's informative and easy to use