The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion

Growth plans have fuelled the rebrand of equipment supplier Anytime Leisure to Origin Fitness

Creative Fitness Marketing has been helping operators attract new members for 26 years – so how does it work?

Rosie Farrer, Spice’s head of programmes, explains the concept and benefits of ‘time banking’, and how gyms can get involved

A number of fitness brands changed the conversation in their New Year ad campaigns. Mark Hutcheon takes a closer look

The new Wattbike Hub app acts as a portable personal trainer, providing everything from fitness tests to workouts, plans and analysis

The demand for circuits and sustainability are fuelling a trend for self-powered equipment, with a number of major suppliers getting in on the act

Jon Nasta offers retention insight from the latest Listen360 analysis

The CEO of Impuls talks about the roll-out of the operation across the Baltics

ukactive has called for a major rethink of how children are engaged with physical activity, after new research found almost nine in ten UK parents feel tablets and smartphones are adding to Britain’s youth inactivity crisis.

Fitness has a major role to play in the fast-changing global landscape, both in terms of harnessing the power of technology and shielding us from its more harmful aspects, Randi Zuckerberg told delegates at IHRSA 2016 today (23 March).

Health clubs must embrace and optimise the technology which is transforming the marketplace or they will inevitably become obsolete, said fitness entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev.

UK Sport and British Cycling have teamed up with multinational security organisation BAE Systems on the development of an advanced ergometer in advance of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

You need to maintain a healthy weight as well as exercise, says new research from Sweden

ukactive unveils a new programme designed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the fitness sector

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

The explorer and TV personality is on a mission to add a sense of adventure to the gym. He talks to Kate Cracknell

The rules on how to calculate holiday pay are changing. What does that mean for you?

Elite sport sleep coach Nick Littlehales says a lack of sleep is preventing many athletes from achieving a personal best. He'll be speaking at Elevate 2016

Former Apprentice candidate Katie Bulmer-Cooke offers her advice to operators wanting to get the most out of social media

The keynote speaker at this month’s IHRSA Annual Convention wants us all to open our arms and embrace technology

Investor interest in fitness is booming. Jak Phillips gets expert tips for securing funding

With nearly 25 years’ experience of creating changing provision, Craftsman showcases some of its work

The Sport England CEO talks to Matthew Campelli about the government’s new sporting strategy, and the opportunities this presents all physical activity providers

Fitness technology giant Gantner has been acquired by the private equity backer behind high street food chain EAT.

Social workout app Fitssi is on a mission to connect more like- minded fitness fans and the company has outlined expansion into the US as its latest objective.

A selection of innovative projects from independent operators

Is it worth encouraging your members to visit their health club more frequently? Dr Melvyn Hillsdon does the sums based on the latest data and findings from the TRP 10,000 survey

The latest access control systems not only keep on top of who’s coming in and out of your health club, but also show you what members are doing once they’re in your facility. Rhianon Howells reports

UK low-cost operator The Gym Group recently completed a successful IPO, and Pure Gym is also considering a flotation. What might be the impact and learnings for the rest of the sector? Niamh Madigan reports