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

Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the burgeoning wearable tech market with a “smart cuff” featuring fitness tracking software.

Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with the company poised to increase investment and staff at its secretive hardware operations unit Lab126.

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

CEO of ukactive David Stalker looks ahead to this year’s ukactive National Summit

A look at a selection of initiatives designed to promote physical activity among children

Findings from the 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

David Hopkins, MD and founder of mystery shopping and research company Proinsight, on turning everyday insights into profits

As the economy improves, will fitness operators eye new markets or consolidate their existing bases?

How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?

One of the early adopters of the Gladstone MobilePro app explains how it has improved their business

Even so-called hard to reach groups have to use our streets, so that’s where we should start getting them active, says Kate Cracknell

Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens

UK-based Mosaic Spa & Health Clubs is working with a charity in Uganda to rediscover the company’s mission. Ray Algar reports

Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis

Plans are afoot for the release of a wearable smart-heated base layer to keep sports enthusiasts, outdoor workers and the general public warm during the winter months.

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games Organising Committee has named US-based Dow Chemical Company as its official carbon partner. The committee announced that the partnership will result in "the most comprehensive carbon mitigation programme in the history of the Olympic Games".

Online fashion retailer Mr Porter has made moves to establish dominance in the wearable technology sector, with the website becoming the exclusive third-party retailer of Google Glass.

Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has continued its busy start to September by adding Everyone Active clubs to its growing network – which comprises more than a third of the UK’s 6,000 gyms.

Apple has finally pulled back the curtain on its long-awaited Apple Watch at a special launch event at the Flint Center in California, US, with the new device featuring a whole host of health and fitness-related functions.

Sony has taken a step forward in the battle to gain dominance in the wearable technology sector with the unveiling of its latest SmartWatch 3 at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, Germany.

Ray Algar reports on a joint US mission bringing war veterans and communities together through fitness initiatives

How has Wattbike gained a foothold in both fitness and sport, and what lies ahead for the brand?

A new query builder and business intelligence tool – eyeQ – has been brought onto the leisure market

With the nation dying from obesity and related issues, it’s irresponsible to give people grounds to opt out of activity, says Kate Cracknell

The CEO of corporate wellness specialist High Five Health Promotion talks to Kate Cracknell about entering the UK market and about pan-European growth plans

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to the European Congress, being held in Amsterdam from 16–19 October

How can we change the nation’s psyche and get people moving? We ask our panel of experts

Pete Banbury looks at the future of fitness education and learning