Ray Algar reports on a pioneering fitness facility that’s been built at Antarctica’s front door

Will 2015 prove to be a turning point for the fitness and physical activity sector? ukactive CEO David Stalker offers his thoughts

This year’s SIBEC Europe event opened with a lively discussion forum covering wearable technology and Sports Direct Fitness’ £5 membership announcement

The four words ‘everybody active, every day’ are more than just the name of PHE’s framework to combat inactivity: they’re also a rallying cry for our sector, says Kate Cracknell

The author, pundit, TV celebrity and founder of The Huffington Post will talk about wellbeing and business success at IHRSA 2015

Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have developed a smart bra which tightens and supports during exercise, using minuscule sensors which detect breast movement.

The Department of Health has launched a “framework for action” to improve the nation’s activity levels through the use of digital technology.

Does interaction with fitness staff impact on member progress, and does this have an effect on retention? Melvyn Hillsdon reports

Have you considered installing fingerprint access technology in your club?

Kate Cracknell talks to the GP who hit the headlines for recommending walking to his patients, and finds out why he thinks more GPs should be following suit

90 per cent of exercisers say they prefer to work out in a group. Is your studio timetable up to scratch?

Meet the winning health and fitness clubs, announced at the recent Health Club Awards, as voted for by club members around the UK

Nicky Jobson reports on all the news, excitement and product launches from this year’s Leisure Industry Week, which took place at the Birmingham NEC

A groundbreaking US study has found that fasting can strengthen the immune system, and may have a role to play in healthy ageing

Health clubs and leisure centres should embrace the commercial opportunity derived from being ‘socially useful’, says Kate Cracknell

Ray Algar reports on the remarkable health club in the US that’s been giving back to its community for 26 years

CEO of ukactive David Stalker reviews the themes and moods at the recent Labour and Conservative Party conferences

Health clubs rise and fall on the strength of their financial control and keeping the confidence of stakeholders, says Katherine Selby

Black Eyed Peas superstar will.i.am is poised to make a surprise assault on the burgeoning wearable tech market with a “smart cuff” featuring fitness tracking software.

The number of people who own wearable tech in the UK is set to double in 2015 – from 6 to 13 per cent – as products make the leap from niche to mainstream.

PayasUgym, the online gym pass provider, has teamed up with British Military Fitness (BMF) as part of a concerted push into the outdoor training market.

Two new studies into children’s exercise look at why it matters, and how we can help ensure it happens

Vasper claims to reproduce the effects of intense anaerobic training in just 20 minutes. We report

How can health clubs better use the reams of data generated by their in-club software systems to make smarter business decisions? Kate Langrish reports

Findings from the 2014 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report

Kath Hudson offers an overview of the groups and schemes pitching to help tackle the UK’s obesity crisis

A bottom-up approach to risk management can work for clubs, says Right Directions’ Gill Twell in her step-by-step guide

Michael Oliver analyses the findings of Mintel’s 2014 Health and Fitness Clubs industry report

Inspired by his childhood in Africa, Amen Iseghohi launched a chain of back-to-basics gyms that use recycled tyres. He talks to Magali Robathan

How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?