The fitness industry is struggling to collect robust retention data, says Dr Paul Bedford

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

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

Colin Milner outlines guidelines for operators that want to better cater for the older population

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?

Google Maps has taken its street view technology to its first NFL stadium, offering users a 360-degree view of the Lucas Oil Stadium – home to the Indianapolis Colts.

Research from Us Girls shows body image is still a barrier to exercise for young girls, says programme manager Karen Keohane

Bill McBride considers how clubs can best communicate their USPs, plus a preview of next month's IHRSA Annual Convention

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

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

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

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

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

CEO Dave Stalker explains why the FIA has rebranded to ukactive, and what it means for the industry

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

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

Can your fitness business pass the five-word test, asks Jay Ablondi, plus a congress report from Vienna

Good programming and well-trained staff can unlock the potential of functional training zones for special population groups. Kath Hudson finds out more

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

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

Nick Batram asks whether the investment climate is now right for some health and fitness companies to re-enter the UK stock market

Spafinder Wellness is to expand its Last Minute platform to Miami, Chicago and Los Angeles in November. The service has been designed to help spas, health clubs and wellness centres more easily fill open appointment times that previously would have gone un-booked.

Former US President Bill Clinton and Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy, will be at the opening of the Technogym Village on 29 September 2012, along with 800 other guests from more than 60 countries.

A new CHI-branded spa is to open at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in October as part of the wider SG$66m (US$53.1m, EUR43m, £34.1m) revamp of the property's Garden Wing.

Online health and beauty marketplace Wahanda has introduced Wahanda Connect - an online booking system connecting businesses with customers. The new platform provides an end-to-end marketing solution allowing spas, salons, wellbeing, fitness and beauty professionals to get listed and sell to the end customer via Wahanda's network.

Marriott International has announced the launch of its new careers presence on the Chinese social network, Weibo, as part of efforts to hire 30,000 people by the end of 2014.

A new results-orientated skincare line and the latest light therapy technology will be on offer at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, US, as the result of a partnership with B Kamins.

A new £37m initiative has been launched with the support of government funding to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for nearly 170,000 older people across the UK.

Pete Ellis, chair and CEO of SpaFinder, has launched WellTech, a new health and wellness-focused 'incubator' designed to support, develop and bring new technology companies to market. Selected firms using technology to devise new consumer health and wellness solutions will receive a minimum investment of US$50,000.

Cloud-based management software provider GramercyOne and deals website Lifebooker have announced a partnership which will enable spas to market unfilled appointments through their business management software.