Aggregator services could be key to opening new audiences and boosting penetration rates, but at what cost? We ask the experts ...

According to ukactive’s Reimagining Ageing Report, ageing is an issue that we simply cannot afford to ignore. Chris Phillips from Datahub summarises the findings

Editor Helen Patenall rounds up the latest visionary developments in health and fitness, ranging from new start-ups to innovative flooring and clever use of colour

Growing economies are fuelling growth in Asia-Pacific, opening up a wealth of opportunities in the less developed markets, according to the second IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh reports

Lauren Heath-Jones brings you the latest inspiring innovations and new launches

New operators are queuing up to enter the booming franchise market. Tom Walker reports

Snap Fitness has launched a gym brand in partnership with Grammy Award-winning country music icon, Tim McGraw

Underground Gym’s co-founder on breaking the rules with a new model and building a self-funded business from scratch

The founder of budget pioneer, McFit, tells Kate Cracknell why he’s launching a new brand for his diverse business

The founds of Eden explain how a health scare inspired a new organic nutrition business and how that integrates with their growing health and wellness operation HCMmag.com

The president and founder of Technogym talks to Liz Terry about innovation and his mission to get the whole world moving

The incoming CEO of Les Mills International explains his vision for the organisation as it enters a new period of expansion

Entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic – Cityrow’s Helaine Knapp in the US and The Engine Room’s Chris Heron in the UK – are building their boutiques by sharing their passion for rowing

Gympass and Bannatyne extend their partnership

The lowdown on the UK’s largest physical activity trade show

Announcing Skillathletic

New research from IHRSA and Deloitte China shows the fitness market in India – which currently has a penetration rate of 1.5 per cent – is poised for growth

Could Versaclimber classes become the next big thing? We check out the concepts reinvigorating this classic piece of kit

Virtuagym’s Hugo Braam talks upgrades; Jean-Michel Fournier explains Les Mills’ Netpulse partnership; Bart Van Cauter is putting TurfGrass in gyms and Rod Mann presents Raptor’s new weight training vest

Competition for space on the gym floor is driving the creation of small footprint kit

So much emphasis is given to hard workouts, we sometimes forget that gains are made during recovery. Do your members understand the importance of resting well? Kath Hudson reports

Budget operator Xercise4Less has appointed a chief technology officer to lead the company through a 'digital transformation' ahead of a rapid expansion programme.

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Co-founders Pieter Pleunis and Jeroen Timmerman on how they’re creating the best PT gym in Holland

Leisure-net’s annual Health and fitness Omnibus Survey is in its 15th year. We find out what’s changed since 2002

Moving on after 12 years, the outgoing CEO reflects on his time at ukactive, where he started as an intern

The world’s biggest fitness trade show takes place in April. We take a look

The fitness industry in China is growing fast, according to the IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh explains the findings

The Co-founders of Oceanflow Yoga on introducing new concepts to Cornwall

More operators are appointing heads of group exercise, evidence that this is more than just a trend. We talk to those from Third Space, Pure Gym and Virgin Active