Prebiotics and healthy eating can reduce severity of exercise-induced asthma

What more can the fitness sector do to help those suffering with mental health issues?

Nuffield’s in-school head of wellbeing on teaching children strategies for physical and mental wellbeing

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

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

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

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

Managing director at INTOTRI Michael Burkert tells how INTOTRI is removing the barriers to triathlon participation

FIBO 2017 is fast approaching. FIBO’s Cornelia Tautenhahn went behind the scenes with event director Ralph Scholz to find out what goes into the organisation of this global trade show

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

A groundbreaking project in Sweden used virtual reality to help kids overcome a fear of water

This year’s keynote speaker at SIBEC – Chris Brindley, MD of Metro Bank –explains how his experiences at the UK chain could be applied to the fitness sector

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

Business coach Andy Bourne on how clubs can deliver great customer service

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if coupled with wellness coaching – according to a new study published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal.

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

Matrix Fitness's first dedicated industry event offered a successful and lively mix of product demonstrations, trainings, seminar discussions and networking opportunities

The brains of overweight people could be 10 years older than those of their leaner counterparts, say scientists from Cambridge

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

With a new £1 coin due in early 2017, there’s never been a better time for UK health clubs to switch their locker, access and vending systems to a cashless Gantner smart card solution

By 2020, depression will be the second biggest cause of premature death and disability – so what is your club doing about that? Kate Cracknell shares her thoughts

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners