The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will launch an advisory council on technology and innovation in 2017, as part of its plans to assist its members better embrace developing technologies.

Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could enhance the spectator experience.

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

A new report from IHRSA examines health club consumer behaviour. We outline some of the key findings

Activity providers may be missing out on funding because they don’t know how to demonstrate the value of their services

1Life has transformed a sorry-looking shed in Milton Keynes into a thriving cross-training hub

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

The vibration platform provider has rebranded, focusing on its value as a warm-up and cool-down tool

How Holmes Place Portugal linked up with the Portuguese Cardiology Foundation to raise the issue of inactivity

Used by Team GB athletes of all disciplines, the Wattbike has proved it can help Olympians reach their potential

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

The CEO of David Lloyd Leisure believes the foundations are now in place on which to dramatically grow the estate

Amid a growing budget sector, mid-market clubs are still hanging on – but for how much longer? We ask our expert panel

A number of mainstream US operators are venturing into the boutique fitness studio sector. We find out why

Desk-bound office workers should schedule an hour’s exercise a day, says a study in The Lancet

How can PTs help people become more engaged in changing their behaviours?

Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville

Fitness sector leaders must be willing to challenge everything that’s gone before

Dr Melvyn Hillsdon investigates the impact that using activity trackers can have on membership retention

Outdoor education, with activity built in to learning, is delivering results for kids and teachers alike. Kate Cracknell reports

Cliff Chen, creative director of LifeBEAM, talks about the new ‘AI [artificial intelligence] PT’ called Vi

oneone fitness, UK developer of premium software based solutions, has launched gym budd-e, an interactive fitness kiosk designed to transform members’ gym floor experience

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Johnny G, the creator of Spinning and Kranking, talks about his new mind-body creation: In-Trinity

eGym helps clubs create effective feedback loops and boost members' performance in the gym

Innovation runs right through the core of the new and improved Woughton Leisure Centre, which has been given the 1Life treatment to reinvigorate the site

The Wattbike makes athletes accountable to themselves, their coaches and teammates, with consistent, reliable data means there’s no hiding behind the numbers

The UK government’s childhood obesity strategy has been widely slammed, but there are some exciting opportunities for the fitness sector, says Kate Cracknell

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

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event