Elle Matthews, founder of the Township Yogi Project, talks to Kate Cracknell about how the non-profit is changing lives through yoga

Ray Algar reports on the rise of the small but perfectly formed boutique fitness operations, and considers the factors behind their success

How can member feedback be gathered and used by the fitness industry to refine its offering? Jon Nasta reports

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.

MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.

Melissa Rodriguez outlines some of the key findings from the 2015 IHRSA Global Report

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

The mid-market is a good place to be – you just have to know how to pitch your pricing, according to leisure consultant Tim Baker

Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran

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?

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

New research from the US shows that stressful family situations can lead to obesity in children

Does the general public even know what a fit, healthy body looks like any more? Kate Cracknell asks the question as she contemplates the recent ‘Beach Body’ furore

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

VP and general manager EMEA for Fitbit, Gareth Jones, talks to Kath Hudson about motivating people through challenges and rewards

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

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

Technology giant Microsoft has made its long-awaited entrance into the UK wearable technology sector with the launch of the fitness-focused Microsoft Band.

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

Kristen Walsh rounds up some of the highlights from this year’s IHRSA convention, which took place in Los Angeles in March

The stats show that women are less active than men and more likely to drop out of sport. So how can the industry tackle this?

Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research

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

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

Research has cast doubt on the ability of existing technology to accurately track calories burned. But does pinpoint accuracy matter?

Health club operators and suppliers must take urgent action if they are to capitalise on the opportunities afforded by fitness technology, according to a team of industry experts.

Apple has finally unveiled its new smartwatch collection, which will range from US$349 (€324, £231) to US$17,000 (€15,800, £11,300) and is being hailed as a game-changer for the wearable tech sector.

Cardiologists who have developed a new formula to predict the likelihood of death based on a treadmill test, say fitness was the single most powerful indicator of death and survival, trumping important variables such as diabetes and family history.

We’ve had smartwatches, smart glasses and even smart shoes. Now the humble skipping rope is the latest age-old object to be reinvigorated as a fitness-focused piece of wearable technology, with not one, but two companies currently crowdfunding to bring skipping ropes into the 21st century.